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California’s education leadership is getting a major overhaul: the state superintendent will now serve as a public advocate rather than head of the Department of Education, with a new appointed commissioner running the department. This shift aims to boost accountability after billions were spent on programs like transitional kindergarten without clear evaluation plans. Supporters say the change will improve policy outcomes, while critics argue it weakens democratic accountability by replacing an elected role with an appointed one. The new structure prioritizes independent oversight of education laws and programs, signaling a bold step toward modernizing California’s school governance.

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