The Connecticut State Board of Education has appointed Dr. Dianna Roberge-Wentzell, the state’s chief academic officer, as interim education commissioner. Dr. Roberge-Wentzell replaces outgoing Commissioner Stefan Pryor, who will become Rhode Island’s first Secretary of Commerce. For further information related to this appointment, please see the Hartford Courant Capitol Watch article, State’s Chief Academic Officer To Be Named Interim Education Commissioner.