State of Education Address - January 22, 2008
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced a clear, ambitious, little or no cost plan to improve California's school system. O'Connell lays out a plan to close the achievement gap that remains a main focus this year.
State of Education Address - February 6, 2007
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell announced he will lead an intensive effort to find ways to close the achievement gap that exists between successful students who are often white or Asian, and financially well off, and struggling students who are too often poor, Hispanic, African American, or disabled.
State of Education Address - February 7, 2006
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack
O'Connell discussed how the global economy and rapid pace of technological change are affecting how California must prepare students for jobs of the 21st century. He will also explain how the California Department of Education will evolve to meet this challenge.
State of Education Address - January 24, 2005
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell discussed how California's education budget affects students, provided an update on the progress of the California Department of Education on last year's initiatives, and laid out his goals for improving our schools in the new year.
State of Education Address - February 11, 2004
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell called for reforms to improve achievement at California's high schools; announced new initiatives to reduce the bureaucratic burden on schools; and urged California to increase the gains in student achievement made over the last five years by staying the course with school accountability, teacher training and class size reduction.
