Superintendent Torlakson Unveils New Road Map for Education in California

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On July 24, 2015 California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson released A Blueprint for Great Schools Version 2.0. This new release is the next iteration of the state road map for Education, building on the 2011 release of A Blueprint for Great Schools. The original blueprint contained recommendations to elevate the California Department of Education After School Office to a Division (The After School Division), which resulted in a strategic plan for expanded learning in California. The Blueprintfor Great Schools Version 2.0 contains a recommendation (page 8) to Continue to build statewide capacity for expanded learning through the ongoing implementation of the CDE After School Division Strategic Plan. Additionally, many of the guiding principles outlined in the updated Blueprint are consistent with expanded learning quality including meaningful learning, supporting the whole student, community engagement, collaboration and coherence, and equity. Access the Blueprint for Great Schools Version 2.0.