Californians have a new Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Tom Torlakson was sworn in this morning at Mt. Diablo High School where he used to teach science and history.
Barbara Nemko, superintendent of Napa County’s Office of Education, administered the oath of office.
“We face huge challenges in California,” he said during the ceremony. “Yet we also have incredible opportunities – to make the investments that restore our state to its rightful place as a leader in public education; to give every children the chance to learn in a safe and helahty school environment; to bring teachers, parents, and advocates together in a thoughtful and productive dialogue that makes learning a priority; to bring 21st century learning to every school; and to hold ourselves accountable for the dollars we spend and the results we achieve.”
“We need you,” he said. “We need your ideas, your energy, and your commitment because nothng is more vital than education in changing lives, improving communities, and security a bright future for our children and our state in this competitive global age.”
To reach of the superintendent’s office, click her http://www.cde.ca.gov/eo/