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Tag: 2018 Election
August 15, 2018

Youth in California’s Central Valley are reclaiming region's activist roots

Youth activists are mobilizing students from Bakersfield to Stockton with hopes of making an impact in the age of Trump.

David Washburn
June 19, 2018

In race for California governorship, Newsom and Villaraigosa pledge unity

Newsom also pledges, if elected governor, to sign legislation that would require greater transparency in the operations and finances of charter schools.

Louis Freedberg and Mikhail Zinshteyn
June 6, 2018

Gavin Newsom knows what it is like to struggle with reading

The likely future governor of California opens a window to the painful world of dyslexia experienced by millions of children and adults.

Louis Freedberg
June 6, 2018

Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond to square off in runoff for California schools chief

Both say charter schools shouldn't be the focus of the campaign but big independent donors may think otherwise.

John Fensterwald
June 6, 2018

In race for governor, Newsom and Cox offer competing views on California education

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa placed third, despite $23 million from charter school supporters who backed his campaign.

Louis Freedberg and Nico Savidge
June 5, 2018

Surge of funds from pro-charter advocates backs Villaraigosa in last leg of primary campaign

Contributions to independent expenditure committees set up by charter school advocates to back Villaraigosa near $23 million.

Louis Freedberg
May 31, 2018

Where the two leading candidates for California superintendent stand on the issues

Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck aren't as far apart as millions spent for and against them would imply.

John Fensterwald and Yuxuan Xie
May 31, 2018

Higher ed advocates to next California governor: increase funding, especially for non-tuition costs

Advocates challenge the next governor to do more to make college affordable.

Nico Savidge
May 30, 2018

Democratic hopefuls for California governor back more money, more accountability for higher ed

All four leading Democratic candidates respond to EdSource questionnaire on education issues; the two leading Republicans did not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
May 30, 2018

California governor’s race: Dems agree on child care, higher spending; differ on districts rejecting charters based on financial impact

The candidates differ on how they would work toward their goals to improve education in California.

Nico Savidge
May 29, 2018

Candidates for governor of California share their thoughts on education

The race's four leading Democrats answered questions that dive deep into early childhood, K-12 and higher education.

EdSource staff
May 29, 2018

Marshall Tuck cites need for change, action plan in 2nd run for California schools chief

He has run charter schools and a nonprofit partnership of high-poverty schools in Los Angeles Unified.

John Fensterwald
May 23, 2018

California superintendent candidates oppose big money from special interests

Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond also challenge attempts to categorize either of them as “pro” or “anti-charter.”

Nico Savidge
May 10, 2018

On California campaign trail, a push to strip school funding for undocumented students

Travis Allen's desire to cut funding for educating undocumented students is a reprise of the anti-immigrant fervor of the Proposition 187 era.

Louis Freedberg
May 9, 2018

Gubernatorial debate includes pledges for universal preschool from Democrats

In contrast, the Republican candidates oppose providing state-subsidized preschool for all California 4-year-olds.

Nico Savidge