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Gavin Newsom
May 16, 2018
Charter school backers' support for former LA mayor's bid for governor grows
Contribution of $2 million from San Francisco philanthropist William Oberndorf boosts contributions to independent expenditure committee backing Villaraigosa to just over $16 million
Louis Freedberg And 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
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
October 25, 2017
Leading gubernatorial candidates oppose for-profit charter schools in California
All four leading gubernatorial candidates agree that for-profit charter schools should not be allowed in California.