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Eliezer Ramos Parés
Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico
Profile
Eliezer Ramos Parés is the Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico, affiliated with the Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP). He previously served in this role from 2021–2023 and returned to office on January 2, 2025. His tenure has involved initiatives related to equity in post-disaster recovery, interagency coordination on school infrastructure, and engagement with federal education authorities.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Education_of_Puerto_Rico
- https://www.ed.gov/media/document/pr-state-plan-update-letterpdf-14617.pdf
- https://periodismoinvestigativo.com/2025/10/puerto-rico-education-department-faith-based-office-politics/
- https://www.facebook.com/cpipr/posts/without-any-public-announcement-puerto-ricos-education-secretary-eliezer-ramos-p/1291325623028994/
- https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUF7LKbAvy1/?hl=en
- https://www.vivienda.pr.gov/en/comunicados-de-prensa/secretario-de-educacion-recibe-a-secretaria-de-la-vivienda-para-importante-reunion
- https://www.ecs.org/ecsauth/eliezer-ramos-pares/
- https://hslda.org/docs/librariesprovider2/public/eng-circular-letter-no-026-2022-2023-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=3e57a7d1_4
- https://www.instagram.com/p/DGylaObh4f-/
- https://www.elnuevodia.com/english/news/story/eliezer-ramos-pares-the-puerto-rico-department-of-education-is-committed-to-equity-and-equality/
Education
- Law background indicated by “Lcdo.” (attorney) title, but no institution or graduation year is specified.
Career Highlights
- Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico (2021–2023 and 2025–present)
- Senior leadership in the Puerto Rico Department of Education
- Participation in interagency coordination with other Puerto Rico executive departments, e.g., joint meetings with the Department of Housing as Secretary of Education.
Notable Initiatives
- Established a Faith-Based Office within the Department of Education, which drew criticism regarding transparency and the intersection of religion, politics, and public education.
- Emphasized equity and equality as guiding principles in the post-disaster recovery of the education system, addressing learning gaps and infrastructure challenges.
- Coordinated with the Department of Housing on initiatives impacting school facilities and housing policy to strengthen public school infrastructure.
- Engaged with U.S. federal education authorities on Puerto Rico’s state education plan and federal funding requirements, including Title I-A.
Details
Party
Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP)
Official Website
Departamento de Educación – Gobierno de Puerto RicoInformation regarding personal details like date and place of birth, spouse, children, and political family ties could not be reliably corroborated from the provided sources. Career and initiative details are well-documented.