https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/state-superintendents State Superintendents en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-unique-k-12-ballot-initiative-and-other-2026-election-highlights/2026/10 One state would require 'Spar-Spangled Banner' broadcasts in schools. Others would limit taxes. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-unique-k-12-ballot-initiative-and-other-2026-election-highlights/2026/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/edweeks-guide-to-the-2026-elections-where-education-is-on-the-ballot Education Week reviewed what's on the ballot in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:02:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/edweeks-guide-to-the-2026-elections-where-education-is-on-the-ballot https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-elected-superintendent-in-this-state-will-have-little-power-over-schools/2026/07 The nation's largest state is the latest to give its governor more power over its schools. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:10:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-elected-superintendent-in-this-state-will-have-little-power-over-schools/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-state-strips-most-power-from-elected-schools-superintendent/2026/07 The state superintendent's authority will transfer to an appointee of the governor starting next year. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:39:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-state-strips-most-power-from-elected-schools-superintendent/2026/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-overhaul-high-school-math-pathways-and-why-you-should/2026/06 What should count for math credit? This state ed. commissioner explains why the answer matters. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:03:58 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-overhaul-high-school-math-pathways-and-why-you-should/2026/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-state-education-chiefs-think-as-trump-moves-programs-out-of-the-ed-dept/2025/11 The department's announcement this week represents a consequential structural change for states. Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:14:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/what-state-education-chiefs-think-as-trump-moves-programs-out-of-the-ed-dept/2025/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07 Oklahoma's state superintendent told districts to fully cover student meal costs. Districts say the mandate is costly and unenforceable. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:55:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-chiefs-order-to-schools-provide-free-meals-for-all-with-no-new-funding/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-will-cut-funding-to-districts-that-dont-sign-trumps-anti-dei-pledge/2025/04 The state says it will withhold federal funds from districts that don't sign a Trump administration DEI pledge. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 22:02:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-will-cut-funding-to-districts-that-dont-sign-trumps-anti-dei-pledge/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/proof-of-legal-status-to-enroll-in-an-oklahoma-school-its-complicated/2025/02 Public schools don’t track the number of undocumented students enrolled due to a 1982 U.S. Supreme Court decision. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:20:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/proof-of-legal-status-to-enroll-in-an-oklahoma-school-its-complicated/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-picks-long-serving-state-chief-with-bipartisan-fans-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/02 Trump nominated North Dakota State Superintendent Kirsten Baesler to a key post overseeing K-12 policy at the U.S. Department of Education. Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:57:25 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/trump-picks-long-serving-state-chief-with-bipartisan-fans-for-top-ed-dept-role/2025/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 A candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:17:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 They have concerns about Ryan Walters' stewardship of federal and state funds and his transparency on meetings and open-records requests. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:21:47 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 Improving student outcomes requires finding common ground, says Missouri's long-serving education commissioner, Margie Vandeven. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:34:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/politics-does-not-belong-in-education-says-a-departing-state-schools-chief/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 Under Carey Wright's leadership, Mississippi pulled off a reading "miracle." She has a similar transformation in mind for Maryland. Mon, 06 May 2024 19:28:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-key-parts-of-a-science-of-reading-transformation-according-to-one-state-chief/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-backlash-on-ai-is-coming-3-early-lessons-for-k-12-education/2024/03 State education chiefs must figure out how to make the most of AI’s potential while steering around its problems. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:16:56 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/the-backlash-on-ai-is-coming-3-early-lessons-for-k-12-education/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-one-state-is-talking-about-school-improvement/2023/12 The country's longest-serving state schools chief addresses what's changed in the field of education during her tenure. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/opinion-how-one-state-is-talking-about-school-improvement/2023/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tulsa-maintains-accreditation-averting-state-control-for-now/2023/08 But the district's school board president issued an unusual rebuke to Oklahoma's top education official. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:33:59 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/tulsa-maintains-accreditation-averting-state-control-for-now/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/oklahoma-wants-more-control-over-its-largest-district-students-are-already-protesting/2023/08 Gist cited her desire to avert state control—even as the looming vote has spurred teachers and students to activism. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:42:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/oklahoma-wants-more-control-over-its-largest-district-students-are-already-protesting/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ky-education-commissioner-says-dangerous-anti-lgbtq-law-led-to-his-resignation/2023/08 Kentucky’s top education leader said he didn’t want to enforce the new Senate Bill 150 that critics have called an anti-LGBTQ measure. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:28:45 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/ky-education-commissioner-says-dangerous-anti-lgbtq-law-led-to-his-resignation/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 Through the pandemic and culture clashes, a state superintendent tried to keep her eye on her main mission—student success. Thu, 27 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-advice-for-state-school-chiefs-focus-on-all-kids-at-all-times/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-said-districts-had-to-report-spending-on-dei-some-defied-the-mandate/2023/07 Some of Oklahoma's largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:34:06 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/a-state-said-districts-had-to-report-spending-on-dei-some-defied-the-mandate/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/conservatives-renew-call-to-end-u-s-education-department-at-moms-for-liberty-summit/2023/07 A panel of state schools chiefs criticized the federal agency at the summit in Philadelphia for policies that "indoctrinate" students. Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:17:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/conservatives-renew-call-to-end-u-s-education-department-at-moms-for-liberty-summit/2023/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/state-chief-targets-dei-initiatives-heres-how-district-leaders-are-responding/2023/05 Some Oklahoma superintendents are concerned about the state's reporting requirement on DEI spending. Tue, 23 May 2023 20:02:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/state-chief-targets-dei-initiatives-heres-how-district-leaders-are-responding/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11 Educators sound off on what the hard-fought midterm elections could mean for K-12 policy. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 23:17:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-and-the-midterms-what-to-watch-for/2022/11 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-insider-or-conservative-advocate-stark-choice-in-one-state-superintendents-race/2022/10 A think tank CEO and a high school English teacher battle it out for South Carolina's top K-12 job. Fri, 14 Oct 2022 20:49:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/k-12-insider-or-conservative-advocate-stark-choice-in-one-state-superintendents-race/2022/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/divisions-on-race-gender-intensify-a-fight-for-state-superintendent/2022/09 The Arizona election for state superintendent illustrates the polarization engulfing K-12 policy nationwide. Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:32:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/divisions-on-race-gender-intensify-a-fight-for-state-superintendent/2022/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/florida-commissioner-says-we-made-sure-teacher-who-hung-black-lives-matter-flag-was-fired/2021/05 But the Duval County teacher has not been fired. She's been reassigned to non-teaching duties while the district investigates. Tue, 18 May 2021 15:13:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/florida-commissioner-says-we-made-sure-teacher-who-hung-black-lives-matter-flag-was-fired/2021/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-to-talk-about-next-school-year-presents-a-big-test-for-education-leaders/2021/04 State K-12 officials must clearly communicate plans for safety, academics, and mental health, while mixing urgency with nuance. Mon, 12 Apr 2021 18:55:17 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-to-talk-about-next-school-year-presents-a-big-test-for-education-leaders/2021/04