Statement from Dr. Lawrence H. Pitts, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs of the University of California system, on the California State Board of Education's adoption today (Aug. 2, 2010) of Common Core Standards for K-12:

UC supports rigorous K-12 education that prepares students for multiple options, whether they decide to begin their careers upon graduation from high school or choose to pursue higher education. To that end, the university has long partnered with California's high schools in efforts to ensure that students benefit from an academically rich and challenging curriculum, one that prepares them for success at UC or in the work force.

The Common Core State Standards adopted by California today will further this goal, and UC will be pleased to work with our K-12 partners to ensure their successful implementation.