In his report,Closing The Achievement Gap,based on the work of the P-16 Council, Jack O'Connell proposes an unprecedented partnership with University of California.

CAP-Ed's Director, Tom Timar, comments on O'Connell's January 22, 2008 speech in the press:
Fresno Bee: Calif. school superintendent targets racial achievement gap
Fresno Bee: Fresno schools may get partner

Also available:
California Department of Education News Release