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superintendent

[soo-per-in-ten-duhnt, soo-prin-] / ˌsu pər ɪnˈtɛn dənt, ˌsu prɪn- /


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In that role, the state superintendent oversees the preparation of reports to the state board and carries out its policies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The state superintendent can operate independently of the governor through the interpretation of state law and management of state education staff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The state superintendent has limited authority over school districts, which are locally managed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The state superintendent typically takes advantage of the bully pulpit on education issues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Our superintendent kept trying to get him to quit school, but Hosie vowed he was go’n graduate if it took him till he was thirty years old.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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