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Governor Newsom just signed a bold education overhaul: the state superintendent is being transformed from a top bureaucrat into a nonpartisan public advocate, while a new education commissioner—appointed by the governor—will run the Department of Education. This shift responds to growing demands for accountability, especially around billions spent on transitional kindergarten without clear metrics for success. Critics worry it weakens democratic oversight by removing the elected superintendent role, while supporters see it as a vital step toward smarter, evidence-based education policy. The new advocate will champion independent evaluations of programs and laws, aiming to ensure every dollar spent truly serves students. A major restructure with big implications for California’s future in education.

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