Thank you to the over 150 parents, teachers and community members who attended the Lamorinda education forum at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette. I enjoyed participating, along with Assembly Member Catharine Baker, in this deep discussion of the state budget and education finance. I will continue to make education funding a high priority in every budget decision I make in the State Capitol.

Also, congratulations to Catharine Baker for receiving the Legislator of the Year award by the California School Board Association.