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Tom Torlakson Wikipedia Information

Thomas A. "Tom" Torlakson (born 19 July 1949) is a Democratic politician from Antioch, California. He is currently serving his second and final term in the California State Senate. Torlakson represents the 7th District, which includes most of Contra Costa County. Torlakson lives in Antioch with his wife, Diana, and their daughters, Tiffany and Tamara.

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"We so much value the young people you bring to us-- their energy, their vision, their sense of service."

— Tom Torlakson on April 29, 2010

"This can help alleviate the burden."

— Tom Torlakson on February 03, 2012

Sacramento Connect

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Spotlights New Youth Laws for 2012
December 29, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 28, 2011 — As Californians close out 2011 and welcome in the New Year, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson highlights some...

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces Funding for School Construction and Modernization Projects
December 15, 2011
SACRAMENTO, Dec. 14, 2011 - The State Allocation Board (SAB) today disbursed $923.8 million to school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools...

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Applauds Passage of Whooping Cough Vaccine Extension Bill
July 14, 2011
SACRAMENTO, July 14, 2011 - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today praised the Legislature's swift passage of legislation to provide...

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Reports Nearly Three-Fourths of California High School Grads go on to College
October 06, 2011
SACRAMENTO October 6, 2011 - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson reported today that nearly three out of four California high school...

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Outlines Schools of the Future Report
September 26, 2011
SAN MATEO, Sept. 26, 2011 - California should retool its school construction process to foster 21st century learning, streamline school-building regulations to...

State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces New Director to Head Department’s State Special Schools and Services Division
August 18, 2011
SACRAMENTO August 18, 2011 - State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that Scott D. Kerby has been selected as Director of the...

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Schools chief, teachers press for tax extension
May 11, 2011 | AppealDemocrat
SACRAMENTO -- State schools Superintendent Tom Torlakson joined dozens of teachers, nurses and firefighters at a state Capitol rally today, the latest in a weeklong series of...

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Just 31% of California students pass P. E. test
December 02, 2011 | Los Angeles Times
California schools Supt. Tom Torlakson seeks to improve the results by having celebrity athletes promote fitness. Recent budget problems have cut into funding for sports...

California residents grapple with windstorm cleanup
December 02, 2011 | indystar.com
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said in a statement today that schools closed because of wind damage would still receive state funding.'' I want to...

Tom Torlakson on twitter

	Tom Torlakson (TT) @ First 5 Water Cooler Conference Twitter: @PACE1955
	@CDE Advanced Placement Exam Gains - State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Applauds Californias Significant Gains in Nu... http://t.co/rFv9JN3B Twitter: @R4SDSS
	@CDE Model Continuation High Schools for 2012 - State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Selects 25 California Continuation... http://t.co/uKaaCxyz Twitter: @R4SDSS
	Listening to state Superintendent Tom Torlakson at CAPTA Legislation Conference. Need to invest in early childcare and education. Twitter: @michdparker
	Tom Torlakson now addressing conference Twitter: @capta_capitol
	RT @MyDesert: Surprise! A local teacher thought an assembly would focus on visiting state superintendent Tom Torlakson, not her … http://t.co/9r5Zt5xX Twitter: @phefner

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Tom Torlakson for State Superintendent of Public Instruction 2010 Video
April 25, 2009

Senator Tom Torlakson Hosts Education Town Hall Meeting
May 10, 2008

California State Supt. candidate Tom Torlakson with John Fensterwald, Part I
October 04, 2010

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