Articles tagged as: state superintendent of public instruction
August 29, 2020
Myers: State Superintendent Pick Would Emphasize Public Education Over Politics
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Woody Myers wont say who he is considering to appoint as the first state superintendent of public instruction since the law was changed, but on Saturday he described the main qualification as an expert public school educator.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2019
Jennifer McCormick, Eddie Melton Make First Stop On Statewide Tour In Indianapolis
A statewide listening tour with Indianas schools chief and a state senator kicked off Thursday night. The duo will focus on education concerns from Hoosiers, but the tour isnt without controversy.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2019
Jennifer McCormick Will Be Indiana's Last Elected Schools Chief
Lawmakers in the Senate gave final approval on a bill Tuesday to make Indianas next schools chief an appointed one. Now the bill heads to Gov. Eric Holcombs desk for his signature.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2019
Should Indiana's Top Education Official Have Past Experience Working In Schools?
As lawmakers push forward a measure for the governor to appoint the states next schools chief starting in 2021, some question the job requirements.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2019
No More Superintendent? House Passes Bill To Speed Up Education Secretary Appointment
Indiana's governor will appoint the state's next schools chief under a bill passed by House lawmakers Thursday.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2019
Panel Backs Moving Up Appointment Of Indiana Schools Chief
The House Education Committee voted 10-1 Wednesday to endorse changing the superintendent position to one appointed by the governor effective in 2021.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2018
Schools Chief Won't Seek Re-Election, Cites 'Unhealthy' Governance
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick entered office in 2017, after years of turmoil between education policy makers and agencies.
Read MoreApril 18, 2017
Appointed Superintendent Bill Heads To Governor
The House advanced a bill to the governor to make the Superintendent of Public Instruction an appointed, rather than elected position.
Read MoreApril 13, 2017
Senate To House: Change Superintendent Bill And It Won't Pass
Legislation making the state schools superintendent an appointed position is in limbo as the House weighs its options.
Read MoreApril 5, 2017
Effort To Kill Appointed Superintedent Bill Fails, Senate Approves
The full Senate Tuesday approved a bill that would make the state school superintendent a political appointee by the governor.
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