Tom Torlakson visited Los Angeles to recognize teachers Daniel Jocz, a 2016 California Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists for the National Teacher of the Year award, and Anthony Yom, whose student earned a perfect score in the AP calculus exam. more »
California was fifth in the nation in the percentage of 2015 graduates who earned a score of three or higher on an end-of-course Advanced Placement (AP) exam taken during their high school careers. more »
Daniel Jocz, a 2016 California Teacher of the Year from Los Angeles County, has been selected as one of four finalists nationwide for the 2016 National Teacher of the Year award. more »