SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, California Charter Schools Association President and CEO Myrna Castrejón issued the following statement regarding the passing of former California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin:
“Superintendent Delaine Eastin was a trailblazer and lived a life of service to California’s education system and the students it serves. As the first woman to serve as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, she shattered a glass ceiling and served as an inspiration to women in the public education sector.
“Superintendent Eastin recognized the value of charter public schools as part of California’s public education system early on, authoring an alternative bill to Senator Hart’s Charter Schools Act of 1992. While Senator Hart’s bill became state law, her bill helped advance the charter public school movement. She led the Department of Education at a crucial growth phase for charters and was dedicated to finding the right balance as new regulations were implemented.
“I was saddened to learn of Superintendent Eastin’s passing as we lost a powerful voice for public education and a strong advocate for all students."
About the California Charter Schools Association
The vision of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) is to build great public schools of joy and rigor that prepare all California students for success in college, career, community, and life. The mission of CCSA is to meet parent, educator, and community need for great public school options by supporting and advocating for high quality non-profit charter schools and sharing their success throughout California’s public schools. Learn more.
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