"After months of planning and collaborating with our implementation partners, we have presented the Governor and State Legislature with a living document to  guide California's implementation of the Common Core State Standards," said Torlakson. "This work will take our state's already world-class standards to a
new level, emphasizing a deep understanding of English-language arts and mathematics to ensure our students complete high school, ready to thrive in college and careers."

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Tom Torlakson
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
California Department of Education