She’s staying put. The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the permanent state superintendent of public schools.

Carey Wright, a former Mississippi schools chief, was named the next Maryland state superintendent of schools. She will serve a four-year term starting July 1.

The Maryland State Board of Education appointed Carey Wright on Wednesday to lead the state education department.

The Maryland State Board of Education has voted to appoint Dr. Carey M. Wright as the next Maryland State Superintendent of Schools. Her term will begin July 1. Wright has served as the Interim State Superintendent of Schools since October 23, 2023.

Maryland officially has a new superintendent of schools. The Maryland State Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to appoint Carey M. Wright as the superintendent of schools. Since Oct. 23, W