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The Oklahoma State Department of Education is under new leadership. Lindel Fields was officially sworn in as the new Superintendent of Public Instruction for the state of Oklahoma yesterday. Fields says his top priorities include literacy, career pathways, and teacher recruitment and retention. Fields says he plans to address teacher certifications and student transfers, gather feedback from teachers and employees, and review pending lawsuits and the department's contracts with vendors.