Virginia Secretary of Education http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/rss/HomePageRSS.cfm Secretary of Education - Latest News Releases (c) Secretary of Education 2008 Commonwealth of Virginia Recipients of the Governor's Awards for the Arts Announced August 5 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the recipients of the Governor's Awards for the Arts 2008. The 10 winners, who were selected from 345 nominations, include artists, arts organizations and supporters of the arts. Award winners will be honored by Governor Kaine at a ceremony at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond on September 17.


]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=738 Campus and School Safety Week Announced July 31 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that August 4-8, 2008 will be campus and school safety week in Virginia. Events throughout the week will highlight the importance of all-hazards preparedness on school and college campuses, beginning with the second annual Governor's Campus Preparedness Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University. ]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=731 Dr. Patricia I. Wright to succeed Dr. Billy Cannaday as State Superintendent of Public Instruction July 24 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today appointed Dr. Patricia I. Wright as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, effective October 1, 2008. Dr. Wright currently serves as Chief Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position she has held since 2006.

"I am very pleased to appoint such a well qualified and accomplished educator to be the Commonwealth's Superintendent of Public Instruction," Governor Kaine said. "Dr. Wright's previous work in the Department of Education gives me confidence she will continue to produce outstanding educational outcomes for our young people from Pre-K through secondary education."

]]> http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=726 Statement of Governor Kaine on the Resignation of Dr. Billy K. Cannaday Jr. July 18 — Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Dr. Billy K. Cannaday Jr. will resign from the position of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, effective September 30, 2008, to become Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Virginia, effective October 1, 2008.

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