Government today announced changes in the structure of the Department of Education.Education Commissioner Wendy McDonnell and Permanent Secretary Warren Jones both have new roles as part of the Department’s new focus on “teaching and learning’.“To this end, and effective immediately, the Commissioner of Education, Mrs Wendy McDonnell, will give up responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Department of Education in order to lead the transformation of the Bermuda Public School System,” a Government spokeswoman said.“Mrs McDonnell has been given this responsibility because of her extensive and successful background in championing educational reform in Canada prior to returning to her home country, Bermuda, and assuming the post of Commissioner.”Mrs McDonnell’s new title will be Commissioner with responsibility for Teaching and Learning.Mr Jones will take on responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Department of Education in the dual position of Permanent Secretary and Acting Commissioner of Education with responsibility for operations.The changes, which followed meetings with stakeholders and Education Minister Dame Jennifer Smith, will take effect immediately.