Virginia Department of Education
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| Virginia Department of Education | |
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| Agency Profile | |
| Superintendent: | Emily Anne Gullickson |
| Year founded: | 1776 |
| Website: | Department Home Page |
The Virginia Department of Education oversees public K-12 education in Virginia. Click here for more information about the Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Structure
Mission
The mission statement of the Virginia Department of Education reads:[1]
| “ | The mission of the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction, in cooperation with their partners, is to develop policies and provide leadership that improve student achievement and prepare students to succeed in postsecondary education and the workplace, and to become engaged and enlightened citizens.[2] | ” |
Superintendent
The acting Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction is Emily Anne Gullickson (nonpartisan). Gullickson assumed office in 2025.
Board of Education
The Virginia Board of Education consists of nine members appointed to four-year terms. Board members are appointed by the Governor and approved by the Virginia General Assembly. State law limits members to two terms on the board. The board's responsibilities include establishing graduation standards, developing annual standardized tests and overseeing school accreditation.[1]
See also
- United States education agencies
- Virginia
- Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Public education in Virginia
- School board elections portal
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Virginia Department of Education, "Board of Education, accessed March 13, 2025
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
