This is the largest gift in the history of the United States for community college students. It is extremely exciting because it will go toward $1,000 scholarships for community college students to go on into community college. We all know that we're having some budgetary concerns right now, so there will be literally thousands of students that will be benefiting from this very, very generous gift from the Oshers. Watch Video About Osher Foundation Donation for Community Colleges »

According to U.S. News & World report, California is home to 23 of the top 100 high schools in the country. Unfortunately, many of our school districts with high poverty and high English-language-learner populations struggle to provide the quality education necessary for future achievement. It is the needs of these districts that led Governor Schwarzenegger, Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O'Connell and I to announce a policy of immediate intervention and assistance for those struggling districts. Read MoreAbout State Plan That Will Help Struggling Schools »

For a long time the veterans of service have wanted the time when service will be taken from out on the periphery to the center of our public action, and the Governor and First Lady are making that possible in the largest state of the union on the scale that no other state could do. Watch Video About Turning California's Public Service into Public Action »

Our educational community is honored that the Governor acknowledges us today at Otay Elementary for our student's achievements. He really cares for the children, going into the classroom, getting into the activities. Watch Video About Education Reform »

The Governor is proposing several things to improve education in California. One is expanding teacher certification, and alternative teacher certification, so that we can have more quality teachers, in that classroom. Another is the launch of the School Finder website. It will compare schools side-by-side and it will enable parents to make a choice. This is a good example of a strong public and private partnership. Watch Video About Improving Education in California »

In 2006, Governor Schwarzenegger supported and California voters approved Proposition 1D, making $100 million available for adding green elements to new school building plans. About 25 schools that meet the comprehensive green building standards of the Collaborative for High Performance Schools have been built in California. More than 100 are in design or construction phases now. Not only do these schools improve the health of our children and their learning environments, but these schools also save money, saving an average of $100,000 per year in energy costs Read MoreAbout Green Schools for California's Kids »

What the bill does is it allocates $18 million dollars not just now, but also promises it in the future, every single year, for charter school facilities, for kids that are in high poverty neighborhoods. And that's really important, because otherwise these schools, they wouldn't be able to exist. Watch Video About Proposition 98 funding to the Charter School Facility Grant Program »

We are seeking input and going from city to city so that we can listen to community leaders for bold and creative ideas for this state next year as we start to develop education policies and laws. I would like to hear from you - your thoughts on the challenges facing education today and recommendations for ensuring children receive a quality education. Please visit the Office of the Secretary of Education website to submit ideas. Watch Video About United Effort to Improve the Quality of Education »

Governor Schwarzenegger has made education his top priority, and the 2007-2008 budget reflects his commitment to California's children and students. This budget increases per-pupil spending and raises funding for universities and community colleges. Watch Video About Protecting Education »

California needs math and science teachers, and the Governor's EnCorps program will help retiring baby boomers who want to serve their communities become teachers through an innovative public-private partnership. Watch Video About the Governor's EnCorps program »

Today the Governor is announcing EnCorps, a program to transition retiring professionals into teaching. IBM and other companies are committing time and resources to support this bold new initiative. Watch Video About EnCorps, a program to transition retiring professionals into teaching »

The Governor has reinvented career technical education, and his May Revise funds programs to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. Watch Video About Career Technical Education Budget »

The Governor's May Revise budget fully funds K-12 and Higher Education, boosting per pupil spending to record amounts. It also invests heavily in Career Technical Education to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow. Watch Video About the Governor's May Revise budget fully funds K-12 and Higher Education »

This week, the California State Board of Education approved a dramatic increase in funding for 488 low-performing schools throughout California.  The $2.7 billion historic increase comes as a result of Governor Schwarzenegger’s leadership in signing SB 1133, the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) last year. Read MoreAbout funding for 488 low-performing schools  »

David Long discusses his enthusiasm for working with educators to improve student achievement and highlights his focus on other areas of eduction. Watch Video About about the new Secretary of Education »

Gov Schwarzenegger has made Career Technical Education a highlight of his agenda for California schools and he will continue promoting career tech this year. Watch Video About Career Technical Education »

Today Governor Schwarzenegger showed his commitment to improving the quality of California's educational system by signing two important pieces of legislation relating to teacher recruitment and quality in California. SB 1209 will streamline the credentialing requirements and reduce barriers for out-of-state teachers who want to teach in California... Read MoreAbout improving California's educational system »

Today I joined Governor Schwarzenegger as he signed AB 1381. This legislation embodies the commitment of the Governor to expand opportunities for improved student achievement. It is imperative that students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) have every chance to succeed academically... Read MoreAbout Increasing School Accountability »

Governor Schwarzenegger visited California State University, Long Beach to greet freshmen students on their first day of class. We all recognize the significant value that California’s system of higher education adds... Read MoreAbout significant additional resources for California's Colleges »

Imagine a school site where the students have the opportunity to freely express themselves with paints and textiles. Imagine a school site where a student may learn what sounds the trombone makes and may decide to learn more about the instrument. Read MoreAbout arts education »

Want to learn how to build a home? Fix a car? Repair an air conditioner? Over the past 20 years, opportunities to learn those and many other highly-valued job skills offered in Career Technical Education (CTE) programs have steadily disappeared from California’s public schools. Read MoreAbout Career Technical Education »

In school houses across America, when you look on the cutting room floor, you'll find arts and music programs, discarded, dusty and doomed. A casualty of thinning budgets and increased accountability for reading and math scores, the arts, for a whole generation... Read MoreAbout Schwarzenegger championed $105 million in ongoing funding for arts and music education »

If you care about our public schools, now is the time to pay close attention to the state budget. Governor Schwarzenegger has brought a historic education package to the negotiating table that can restore the neighborhood... Read MoreAbout giving students the tools for creative expression and academic achievement »