Last week, Tom Torlakson announced #GlobalCA2030, an initiative to expand the teaching and learning of languages, and student proficiency in more than one language. Rohan Shand and Eric Wong captured this video for An L.A. PBS Station & Los Angeles Unified Learn more here: cde.ca.gov/eo/in/document…

Thank you Tom Torlakson for your leadership and outreach efforts that have prompted widespread public engagement on #suicideprevention. Congratulations for being this years Allies in Action Awardee! #AFSPAdvocacy

#FlashbackFriday: On 1/3/11 Tom Torlakson took his oath of office as CA's 27th State Superintendent of Public Instruction in a ceremony attended by educators, students, and family at Mt. Diablo High in Concord, where he taught science and history. Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr11/yr1…

High school ethnic studies would be required in California under Riverside lawmaker’s bill. pe.com/2018/06/07/hig… Ethnic Studies Now @JoseDelBarrio @OCEthnicStudies Save Ethnic Studies Tom Torlakson

Ethnic Studies bill #AB2772 (Medina) up now in the Senate Ed Cmte at the State Capitol! State Superintendent Tom Torlakson & high school teacher @JoseDelBarrio are the 2 witnesses for the bill! Long line of supporters to also speak in support! Great turnout!! #EthnicStudiesNow

“This is a disappointing ruling that deprives teachers, classified school employees, and other working people of the critical resources they need to protect their rights" Read the full statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr18/yr1… #JanusvAfscme #SCOTUS

Thankful to Luis Alejo⚖️ Ben Allen and @JoseDelBarrio for their support of Jose Medina AB 2772 which would mandate all schools to include ethnic studies courses for students to graduate #inclusion #EthnicStudiesForAll

It was great visiting McClatchy High School to talk about suicide prevention. I applaud the incredible staff and students for all their continued efforts. Please join me in having these difficult discussions, so we can save lives and prevent tragedies.

Last week, I had the pleasure of touring Tuolumne County courtesy of Margie Bulkin A huge thank you to these incredible folks for all their hard work. It may be classified as a small county, but they are mighty!

At Bryant Elementary, CA Department of Education State Superintendent Tom Torlakson announces a record 55,000 State Seals of Biliteracy, which signify fluency in another language, were awarded in 2017-2018 - and Brad Stam shares 20% of SFUSD’s class of 2018 were awarded Seals! #WeAreSFUSD

Today’s #ForCDEbyCDE Fall Summit, Advancing Racial Equity, sparked conversations and action steps to better serve all 6.2 million students and close the opportunity gap. Thank you to the dream team of CA Department of Education and guest speakers for sharing their knowledge!

I am endorsing Tony Thurmond for SPI because he will fight to ensure that every student in CA gets the education they need to reach their full potential.  He will lead the resistance against Trump and DeVos’ plans to defund public schools. RETWEET this! #TeamTony #VotePublicEd

Two great candidates for two important offices. Vote for Tony Thurmond for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Gavin Newsom for Governor.

This morning I visited the #WoolseyFire command post in Camarillo with Ventura Co Ofc of Ed Superintendent Stan Mantooth. Thank you to the thousands of firefighters and first responders from throughout the state that are working around the clock to contain this tragic wildfire.

Congratulations Californians Together for 20 years of tireless advocacy on behalf of English Learners! Thank you for your incredible leadership, vision and drive over the last two decades. ¡Felicidades!

We are looking into how to best organize the collection of classroom furniture and equipment for portable schools in Butte County. Stay tuned for future updates and information.

Thank you @ValVerdeSupt Mike McCormick for today’s visit to Val Verde USD! Met dual-immersion students working on science programs in English and Spanish at Triple Crown Elementary; soil science, art students at Orange Vista HS; & award-winning Val Verde HS video & graphics team.

Sorry I do not tweet more but I wanted you all to know about this fabulous organization helping get more women elected to public office. Learn more about Fund Her through the link below. CA Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis narrates the video. x.com/FundHer/status…