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The Secretary of Education assists the Governor in the development and implementation of the state's education policy.
The Education Secretariat provides guidance to the 16 public universities, the Virginia Community College System, five higher education and research centers, the Department of Education, the state-supported museums.
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Latest News 
Governor Bob McDonnell and Science Museum of Virginia Chief Wonder Officer Richard C. Conti are pleased to announce Virginia's Outstanding Scientists of 2012 and the recipient of the Governor's Award for Science Innovation presented by Altria. The honorees receive their awards at the Science Museum of Virginia's General Assembly Reception on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m.
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Today's announcement is part of a continuing effort to reduce burdensome state mandates on localities. In September 2011, Governor McDonnell announced the creation of the Governor's Task Force for Local Government Mandate Review.
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