State's interim K-12 education commissioner selected
Russell Johnston was unanimously selected Tuesday to serve as the acting commissioner to the secretary of education effective in March.
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Russell Johnston was unanimously selected Tuesday to serve as the acting commissioner to the secretary of education effective in March.
BOSTON — Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley plans to step down on March 15 after six years leading Massachusetts’ K-12 school system, according to a letter he sent
He cited the need to care for his aging parents in his resignation letter.
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley plans to step down on March 15 after six years leading Massachusetts' K-12 school system.
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley will step down next month, DESE announced Thursday -- a move that follows six years working through the "transformational period" of the pandemic and recovery period with contrasting reviews from public officials, teachers union and local districts.