Delaine Eastin, who served as a former state Assemblymember representing parts of Santa Clara and Alameda County and the first woman elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction died at age 76 on April 23. Eastin passed away from complications caused by a stroke. | By California Black Media Delaine Eastin, who served as a former state Assemblymember representing parts of Santa Clara and Alameda County and the first woman elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction died at age 76 on April 23. Eastin passed away from complications caused by a stroke. Known for her power of
During her two terms, from 1995 to 2003, Eastin successfully pushed for lower class sizes in elementary schools, new academic standards and the installation of school gardens.