On May 21, 2011, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson warned today that 2.6 million California children now attend schools in districts that are in financial jeopardy—the highest number of financially troubled districts in state history.
"This is the kind of record no one wants to set. Across California, parents, teachers, and administrators are increasingly wondering how to keep their schools' lights on, their bills paid, and their doors open. The deep cuts this budget crisis has forced—and the uncertainties about what lies ahead—are taking an unprecedented and unacceptable toll on our schools."
— Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
What's New
- October 4, 2012: Strong Schools for a Strong Economy Tour.
- June 28, 2012: Torlakson Reacts to State Budget.
- June 15, 2012: Early Learning and Child Development Funding.
- May 21, 2012: Second Interim Status Report.
- May 14, 2012: Torlakson Responds to May Revision.
- May 2, 2012: Protect Child Care Funding.
- April 2, 2012: CSU Executive Pay Freeze.
- March 7, 2012: Education Budget Senate Subcommittee Testimony.
- March 6, 2012: Education Budget Assembly Testimony.
- March 1, 2012: Child Care Funding Testimony.
- February 23, 2012: First Interim Status Report for 2011-12.
- February 16, 2012: Education Budget Testimony.
- January 18, 2012: Reaction to State of the State Address.
- January 5, 2012: Reaction to Proposed State Budget.
- December 13, 2011: Mid-Year Cuts Reaction.
- June 28, 2011: Torlakson Comments on Governor's Budget Proposal.
- June 17, 2011: Second Interim Status Report.
- May 16, 2011: May Revision Reaction.
- May 12, 2011: Reaction to QEIA Suspension.
- May 11, 2011: Torlakson Addresses Financial Emergency.
- March 21, 2011: Interim Status Report.
- March 11, 2011: Torlakson Warns Districts to Plan for the Worst.
- January 10, 2011: Torlakson Comments on State Budget.
- January 6, 2011: Torlakson Declares Financial Emergency.
