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Mass. Secretary of Education Steps Down, New Schools Leader Named
- Patrick Tutwiler will leave his role as Massachusetts Secretary of Education on Friday to become CEO of Walker Therapeutic & Educational Programs, as reported by the Healey administration.
- Stephen Zrike Jr. will take over as education secretary in March.
- Governor Maura Healey praised Zrike's track record, stating, 'He has a proven track record of improving learning for thousands of students across our state and the country.'
- During his tenure, Tutwiler oversaw many educational initiatives but leaves amidst significant challenges including declining test scores and COVID-related disruptions.
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Governor Maura Healey announced a major change in the state's education team: The Cuban-American, Dr. Stephen Zrike Jr. will be Massachusetts's new Secretary of Education. Zrike is currently the superintendent of Salem Public Schools, and was formerly in charge of the districts of Holyoke and Wakefield. Healey said he chose him for his experience by improving academic results and supporting students, families and educators in different districts.
Mass. education secretary Tutwiler to step down; Salem superintendent Zrike will take on role
Tutwiler's departure adds to the turnover in the governor's team as she splits attention between reelection plans and governing during a busy year for both policy and politics.
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