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North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction, Democratic Primary

Administrative head of the North Carolina public education system

Full office description

  • The Superintendent of Public Instruction is secretary and chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education. They oversee the public school systems of the state.
  • The Superintendent of Public Instruction, along with the State Board of Education, make up the leadership of the Department of Public Instruction, which is responsible for implementing the state's public school laws for pre-K through 12th-grade public schools.
  • The Department of Public Instruction administers annual state and federal public school funds. They administer $11 billion and license about 117,000 teachers and administrators who serve public schools.
  • The Superintendent makes sure local school systems run effectively. They appoint a local superintendent to serve on the State Board and advise on local issues.
  • The Superintendent of Public Instruction is elected for a four-year term, with no term limits.

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