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Article: REVISED: Governor Rendell Names Joseph Torsella State Board of Education Chairman.
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- Pediatrics Week
- Article date:
- August 30, 2008
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Governor Edward G. Rendell said he has named Joseph M. Torsella as chairman of the State Board of Education.
Torsella, who joined the board earlier this year, was among 12 board members unanimously confirmed by the state Senate in April.
"The State Board of Education is embarking on major initiatives that will impact students for years to come," said Governor Rendell. "For example, it recently made changes to require the state's colleges and universities to better prepare students to be the next generation of teachers; updated state academic standards; and improved state policies that address educational programs and services for students with ...