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2020 presidential campaign
Special Education
June 26, 2020

Special education would get big boost under Biden proposal

Full funding, teacher recruitment and early childhood programs are included in a wide-ranging disability platform.

Carolyn Jones
Elections and Education
March 3, 2020

California election 2020: Democratic presidential primary and Prop. 13 school construction bond

EdSource will post the presidential primary and Prop. 13 results, by county, using our automated tracker. Check back for results.

EdSource staff
Elections and Education
February 24, 2020

On Education: What Democratic presidential candidates are promising

The summary lays out the key education positions of eight Democratic candidates on the primary ballot.

EdSource staff
Charter Schools
February 20, 2020

Michael Bloomberg has invested heavily in promoting charter schools in California

His backing of charter schools could have an impact on his drive for the Democratic nomination, especially if the race is not decided by the time of the convention.

Louis Freedberg
Elections and Education
October 25, 2019

Elizabeth Warren’s K-12 plan could bring billions to California schools

Sen. Warren’s plan for K-12 schools, which focuses on low-income students, would be paid for by a “wealth tax.”

Carolyn Jones
Federal Education Policy
September 13, 2019

With shout-out to teachers, Democratic candidates talk about schools in Houston

In a shift from an era when teachers were blamed for students' failures, several candidates express support for teachers.

Louis Freedberg
Early Learning
August 8, 2019

California’s big spending push for children could have national impact

California's size and diversity make universal preschool or extended paid leave a feat in some ways comparable to a national effort.

Zaidee Stavely
Discipline
April 19, 2019

As a candidate for president, Harris taking a softer stance on truancy than she did as a prosecutor

U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris championed tough-on-truancy laws while serving as San Francisco’s district attorney and California attorney general. Now she's taking heat for it on the campaign trail.

David Washburn
Elections and Education
January 28, 2019

Sen. Kamala Harris calls for universal preschool and 'debt free' college education

The former California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney also touches on gun violence in schools and law enforcement practices that could have fatal consequences for young people.

Louis Freedberg