Dossier
Policy Analysis for California
Coverage of Policy Analysis for California in the Nexus archive.
- Role of California state superintendent to be vastly overhauled
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill overhauling the role of California's state superintendent, shifting it from leading the Department of Education to acting as a public advocate. The department will now be headed by an appointed education commissioner, with the new superintendent tasked with ensuring independent evaluation of education programs. Critics argue the change undermines democratic processes, while proponents highlight increased accountability.