Tom Torlakson
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Tom Torlakson
@TomTorlakson
Teacher, coach, and the former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
California Katılım Ocak 2009
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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.
@CALtGovernor Eleni Kounalakis narrates the video.
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Fund Her@FundHer
If you watch one thing today, make it this. Barbra Streisand, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jane Fonda, and CA Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis agree: it's time to elect women. #FundHer
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Thank you @ValVerdeSupt Mike McCormick for today’s visit to @ValVerdeUSD! 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.
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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.
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Congratulations @CalTog 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!
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This morning I visited the #WoolseyFire command post in Camarillo with @VenturaCOE 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.
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Two great candidates for two important offices. Vote for @TonyThurmond for Superintendent of Public Instruction and @GavinNewsom for Governor.
Tony Thurmond@TonyThurmond
My candidate for Governor is @GavinNewsom. I’d be proud to serve alongside Gavin as California’s Superintendent of Public Instruction. We must choose leaders who will fight for every California child. Polls close tomorrow at 8 pm! #VotePublicEd
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I am endorsing @TonyThurmond 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
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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 @CADeptEd and guest speakers for sharing their knowledge!
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At Bryant Elementary, @CADeptEd State Superintendent @TomTorlakson announces a record 55,000 State Seals of Biliteracy, which signify fluency in another language, were awarded in 2017-2018 - and @BStam_SFUSD shares 20% of SFUSD’s class of 2018 were awarded Seals! #WeAreSFUSD
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Last week, I had the pleasure of touring Tuolumne County courtesy of @MargieBulkin 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!
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It was great visiting @SCUSDMcClatchy 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.
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Thankful to @SupervisorAlejo @BenAllenCA and @JoseDelBarrio for their support of @AsmJoseMedina AB 2772 which would mandate all schools to include ethnic studies courses for students to graduate #inclusion #EthnicStudiesForAll
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Ethnic Studies bill #AB2772 (Medina) up now in the Senate Ed Cmte at the State Capitol! State Superintendent @TomTorlakson & high school teacher @JoseDelBarrio are the 2 witnesses for the bill! Long line of supporters to also speak in support! Great turnout!! #EthnicStudiesNow
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“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
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High school ethnic studies would be required in California under Riverside lawmaker’s bill.
pe.com/2018/06/07/hig… @EthnicStudiesCA @JoseDelBarrio @OCEthnicStudies @EthnicStudiesAZ @TomTorlakson
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#FlashbackFriday: On 1/3/11 @TomTorlakson took his oath of office as CA's 27th State Superintendent of Public Instruction in a ceremony attended by educators, students, and family at @mtdiablohs in Concord, where he taught science and history.
Learn more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr11/yr1…
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Future events this month include a resource fair of local organizations that support LGBTQ youth and another panel discussion for LGBTQ employees!
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Bringing #Pride Month to the CDE with the formation of the Pride Month Committee. The Committee aims to bring awareness of LGBTQ issues in schools, as well as to inform the department internally through professional development led by special guest host for June, Sharla Smith.
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Thank you @TomTorlakson for your leadership and outreach efforts that have prompted widespread public engagement on #suicideprevention. Congratulations for being this years Allies in Action Awardee! #AFSPAdvocacy
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