New Hampshire Department of Education

New Hampshire Department of Education
Agency overview
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Headquarters
MottoLive Free and Learn
Agency executive
Websitewww.education.nh.gov

The New Hampshire Department of Education is the state education agency of the U.S. state of New Hampshire. It is headquartered in Concord. Frank Edelblut has led the department as commissioner since February 16, 2017.

History

New Hampshire has had a department of education since at least 1922.

Organization

The department "advances learner-centered opportunities that create bright futures."

In addition to a commissioner's office and deputy commissioner's office, the department consists of four divisions:

Administratively attached to the department are:

Notes

  1. ↑ As of February 2022, the department's headquarters are located at 25 Hall Street due to construction work at the Pleasant Street facility.

References

  1. ↑ "About the Commissioner". NH.gov. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  2. ↑ Royayne, Kathleen (February 16, 2017). "Businessman who homeschooled kids to be education chief". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, Vermont. p. C7. Retrieved February 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ "(untitled)". Springfield Reporter. Springfield, Vermont. April 13, 1922. p. 4. Retrieved February 16, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 "Who We Are". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  5. ↑ "State Board of Education". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Higher Education Commission". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Council for Teacher Education". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Professional Standards Board". NH.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2022.