Quotes by Jack O'Connell

“I hope this program to turn around the Oakland Unified School District will provide a model for innovation and commitment to our students and their families,”

“We accepted a higher proportion of English-learner students than any other state in the country, ... Our exclusion rate of English learners was 12%, while Texas exclusion rate was 37.5% and New Yorks was 29%.”

“I realize that there are some people that have issue with it, ... Im all ears.”

“I wish Ms. Shriver would play a more prominent role.”

“In reality, were not planning on doing anything differently, ... We are going to continue operating as if all kids need to pass the test.”

“It is clear that California must do more to improve student achievement. The scores released today are not surprising and are another indication of the challenges we face.”

“I will fight tooth and nail to protect Californias high academic standards,”

“Id fight tooth and nail to protect our high academic standards and to ensure sound science is protected in our classrooms.”

“The current federal system does help us identify struggling schools, ... But its not good for the more important part, and that is improving schools.”

“Awarding a student a diploma without the necessary skills and knowledge does a great disservice to that student.”

I find the education I got from living in Derby and being streetwise and knowing the people that I know, the lessons that I had to learn growing up, have set me in good stead for this kind of working life.