ED sees turnovers as Bush administration nears curtain call.

The article presents information on the U.S. Department of Education during 2008, focusing on the appointment and departure of various officials. It is noted that the tenure of Margaret Spellings as Secretary of Education will end with the administration of President George W. Bush. The term of Assistant Secretary Kerri Briggs ends in January 2009, and Doug Mesecar, who was appointed assistant deputy secretary in February 2008, stepped down in November 2008 to take a job in the private sector.