Dr. David P. Lopez and Gov. Schwarzenegger
at the 2006 National Council of La Raza Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
07/11/2006
Governor Schwarzenegger Appoints Dr. David Lopez to the State Board of Education
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today announced the appointment of Dr. David P. Lopez to the State Board of Education.
"Education has been a top priority for my Administration. Dr. Lopez's unique background will make him a valuable asset to California's public school students," said Governor Schwarzenegger. "His innovative work at the National Hispanic University has enhanced the university's reputation as a premier institution of higher learning. I look forward to working with Dr. Lopez to use his vast experience which will benefit our students."
Since 2003, Dr. Lopez has served as President of the National Hispanic University in San Jose, which was established over twenty years ago to provide accessible and affordable quality education for Hispanics and other economically marginalized, underserved and underutilized students. The school also runs a charter high school on its campus. From 1981 to 2003, he served as a professor and administrator for California State University, Fresno at the School of Education and Human Development. From 1978 to 1981, he taught at the College of Education at New Mexico State University.
"I am proud to work with the Governor to continue his efforts to close the achievement gap at historically under-performing schools," said Lopez. "I share the Governor's vision to ensure all public school students have the same opportunities for success so we can meet the future workforce needs of our state."
Lopez, Ed.D., 53, of San Jose, earned his Doctorate in Education with a concentration on curriculum and instruction from New Mexico State University. He earned a Master's Degree in educational administration from New Mexico Highlands University and a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of New Mexico. Members of the State Board of Education must be confirmed by the Senate and the compensation for the position is $100 per diem. Lopez is registered decline-to-state.
The State Board of Education (SBE) is the governing and policy-determining body of the California Department of Education. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction, who heads the CDE, also serves as the SBE's executive officer and secretary. The SBE sets K-12 education policy in the areas of standards, curriculum, instructional materials and assessment. The SBE also adopts textbooks for use in grades K-8, and it adopts regulations to implement legislation. In addition, the SBE has the authority to grant local education agency requests for waivers of the state Education Code. The SBE has 11 members, ten of whom are appointed by the Governor and serve four-year terms, and a student member, who serves a one-year term.
Dr. David P. Lopez and Gov. Schwarzenegger
at the 2006 National Council of La Raza Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA.
"to provide accessible and affordable quality education for Hispanics and other economically marginalized, underserved and underutilized students".
In other words, if you can't get admission to a real school, come here!