Today, J.B. Buxton, Senior Education Advisor to Gov. Easley, was anointed Deputy State Superintendent of Education. Dr. Janice Davis, who has served as Deputy State Superintendent since 2004, recently retired.
Some have observed that Easley has firm control of the State Board of Education through his relationship with Howard Lee, board chair. Now, Easley is in a position to take greater control of the Department of Public Instruction. Given the opportunity, it is no surprise that an Easley insider was chosen for the post.
