June 13, 2018

California needs system to track students as they move from school to the workforce, report says

As the state Legislature and the governor allocate more spending on programs designed to improve student outcomes, access to good data is essential to monitoring the progress of those programs, the report said.

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

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 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

April 29, 2018

Candidates for California governor clash over spending, charter schools at PTA forum

Event had empty podiums for no-shows, front runners Democrat Gavin Newsom and Republican John Cox. Conservative Travis Allen voiced opinions at odds with three other debaters.

Larry Gordon

April 26, 2018

Charter school backing for Villaraigosa's gubernatorial bid grows

Contributions come at a critical period for Villaraigosa's campaign, as he vies to come out ahead of Republican contenders in the June 5 primary.

Louis Freedberg

April 16, 2018

Big money from charter backers has potential to reshape governor's race

Contributions come at a time of slowing expansion of charter school sector in California and nationally

Louis Freedberg

April 12, 2018

Campaign underway in California to elect a 'children's governor'

The Silicon Valley Community Foundation-initiated campaign hopes the next governor will focus on children beginning at birth, and implement child-friendly programs within the first 100 days.

Louis Freedberg

March 27, 2018

While criticizing Newsom, California charter school group endorses Villaraigosa for governor

The association also endorses Marshall Tuck for superintendent of public instruction.

David Washburn and Louis Freedberg

March 23, 2018

Gavin Newsom says increased higher education spending should be top priority in California budget talks to avoid tuition hikes

The leading candidate for governor also said he supports Jerry Brown's proposal to tie community college funding to student outcomes.

Nico Savidge

January 24, 2018

University of California postpones decision on $342 tuition hike after Brown criticism

UC leaders delay the vote until May to give extra time for lobbying in Sacramento for more state funding. They had said that the 2.7 percent increase was needed to increase enrollment, hire faculty, maintain buildings and improve mental health services. But Gov. Jerry Brown said regents should "reject outright" the plan to raise tuition.

Larry Gordon

December 4, 2017

Where they stand: leading Democratic candidates for California governor offer visions for education

Louis Freedberg

December 4, 2017

Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom

Transcript of an October 2017 presentation at Advancement Project California’s Birth to Five Water Cooler conference in Sacramento.

EdSource staff

November 20, 2017

Leading Democratic candidates for California governor back universal preschool

Next California governor is likely to be a strong advocate for the expansion of early education programs.

Louis Freedberg and Ashley Hopkinson

November 7, 2017

Democratic candidates for governor declare support for California's signature education reforms

John Chiang, Delaine Eastin, Gavin Newsom, and Antonio Villaraigosa all say they support the Local Control Funding Formula and California's emphasis on local control.

Louis Freedberg