The article speculates about who the next state superintendent of schools will be. Writer Michael McGuinness points up some irony in the departure of former superintendent Tom Watkins, who is "off at Wayne State University doing some online course or something like that." It is noted that Gov. Jennifer Granholm "wanted previously-popular . . . Tom Watkins gone, so he ultimately was shown the door." However, "Watkins was highly regarded by many educators and political figures. . ."