List of Department of Education appointments by Joe Biden
Below is a list of nominations and appointments to the Department of Education by Joe Biden, the 46th president of the United States. As of December 6, 2021[update], according to tracking by The Washington Post and Partnership for Public Service, 8 nominees have been confirmed, 2 nominees are being considered by the Senate, 1 nominee has been appointed without Senate confirmation, and 6 positions currently do not have nominees.
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Color key
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Denotes appointees confirmed by the Senate.
Denotes appointees awaiting Senate confirmation.
Denotes appointees serving in an acting capacity.
Denotes appointees who have left office or offices which have been disbanded.
Denotes nominees who were withdrawn prior to being confirmed or assuming office.
Appointments
Leadership
Office | Nominee | Assumed office | Left office |
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Miguel Cardona |
March 2, 2021
(Confirmed March 1, 2021, 64–33) |
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Cindy Marten |
May 18, 2021
(Confirmed May 11, 2021, 54–44) |
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James Kvaal |
September 22, 2021
(Confirmed September 14, 2021, 58–37) |
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Office of the Secretary
Office | Nominee | Assumed office | Left office |
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Lisa Brown |
October 6, 2021
(Confirmed October 6, 2021 by voice vote) |
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Catherine Lhamon |
November 17, 2021
(Confirmed October 20, 2021, 51–50) |
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LaWanda Toney | Announced December 15, 2021 | — |
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Gwen Graham |
October 8, 2021
(Confirmed October 6, 2021 by voice vote) |
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Roberto Rodriguez |
January 18, 2022
(Confirmed October 6, 2021 by voice vote) |
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Sandra Bruce |
January 26, 2022
(Confirmed December 2, 2021 by voice vote) |
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Office of the Deputy Secretary
Office | Nominee | Assumed office | Left office |
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TBA | — | — |
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TBA | — | — |
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Glenna Gallo | Announced November 12, 2021 | — |
Rehabilitation Services Administration | |||
TBA | — | — |
Office of the Under Secretary
Office | Nominee | Assumed office | Left office |
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Amy Loyd | Announced August 10, 2021 | — |
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Nasser Paydar | Announced March 18, 2022 | — |
Federal Student Aid | |||
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Richard Cordray |
May 3, 2021 | — |
See also
- Cabinet of Joe Biden, for the vetting process undergone by top-level roles including advice and consent by the Senate
- List of executive branch 'czars' e.g. Special Advisor to the President