"It's odd-it's a celebration and an ending at the same time," one guest said to another attendee.
"The truth is, I leave here with a great deal of hope," Cardona said. "There's no one education secretary or president that does that, and no one leader can bring our resolve ... So whatever comes next-we got this."
"It should remind all of us of the significance of President Biden's decision-in the middle of a crisis no less-to have a teacher and not some billionaire donor lead the Department of Education," he said.
Attendees and speakers acknowledged the looming changes, and a bittersweet discomfort was palpable in the room.
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