Smith To Leave Education Department in January
Washington
Acting Deputy Secretary of Education Marshall S. Smith announced his resignation last week, following months of rumors about his impending departure.
Mr. Smith, a key figure in the crafting of the Clinton education agenda since the beginning of the administration, is expected to remain at the Department of Education until January. He plans to return to Stanford University in California early next year to resume his academic career.
The day after Mr. Smith disclosed his plans, President Clinton announced his intention to nominate Frank S. Holleman III, a Greenville, S.C., lawyer, to fill the vacancy. Mr. Holleman also served as the chief of staff to Secretary of Education Richard W. Riley...
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