Nevada’s new state superintendent of public instruction is Victor Wakefield, a Teach for America executive with Las Vegas ties.

Gov. Joe Lombardo announced his selection of Wakefield today, several weeks after the state board of education named Wakefield as one of the top applicants for the statewide post. Wakefield begins his appointment on Oct. 27.

“Victor is the right leader at the right time for Nevada’s public education system,” Lombardo said in a statement. “He received a unanimous recommendation from the State Board of Education– a testament to his qualifications, vision, and commitment to improving outcomes for all students. I look forward to working closely with him to build on the monumental reforms we have already made and ensure that every child in Nevada has access to a high

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