SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell today issued the following statement regarding the appointment of Ted Mitchell to the State Board of Education:

"I congratulate Ted Mitchell on his appointment to the State Board of Education. Ted is a tireless advocate for improving public education in California. I am confident he will serve ably on the Board and will always make decisions based on the best interests of our students. I look forward to working with him in his new capacity."