New Hampshire Department of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education | |
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Agency Profile | |
Superintendent: | Frank Edelblut |
Website: | Department Home Page |
The New Hampshire Department of Education oversees public K-12 education and public libraries in New Hampshire. Click here for more information about the New Hampshire Commissioner of Education.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the New Hampshire Board of Education reads:[1]
" | The Mission of the New Hampshire State Board of Education is to provide leadership, support, and oversight of the state's education system to ensure that every individual acquires the skills and knowledge to succeed in a competitive global economy and thrive as a 21st century citizen.[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The current New Hampshire Commissioner of Education is Frank Edelblut (nonpartisan). Edelblut assumed office in 2017.
State Board of Education
The State Board of Education is composed of six members. Five members are appointed from the five executive councilor districts and the remaining member is appointed from the public at-large. All members are appointed by the governor and executive council. Members are appointed to serve five-year terms and may serve up to three consecutive terms.[3] The Board is responsible for reviewing all programs and activities of the Department of Education, advising the Commissioner of Education, hearing appeals and issue decisions, and appointing members of the professional standards board and other advisory bodies as provided by law.[3]
See also
- United States education agencies
- New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Commissioner of Education
- Public education in New Hampshire
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ New Hampshire Department of Education, "State Board of Education," accessed July 30, 2021
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 New Hampshire Department of Education, "State Board of Education," accessed February 20, 2014
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