Pennsylvania's education secretary steps down; interim named

HARRISBURG — The head of the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced on Friday that he would be stepping down next month. Education Secretary Khalid Mumin plans to step down on Dec. 6, according to department officials. Gov. Josh Shapiro has tapped Angela Fitterer, executive deputy secretary, to serve as interim acting secretary. In a written statement, Mr. Mumin said it had been the honor of a lifetime to lead the department. “I began my...