John Chiang

May 25, 2018

Millions spent in final weeks of statewide races for governor and schools chief

Spending accelerates ahead of June 5 primary

Louis Freedberg

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

December 4, 2017

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

Louis Freedberg

December 4, 2017

State Treasurer John Chiang

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.

Louis Freedberg And John Fensterwald

October 25, 2017

California gubernatorial candidates take on — or don't — the issue of teacher tenure

Only former L.A. mayor Antonio Villaraigosa commits to taking on teacher tenure and seniority laws if elected governor. Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom says "crisis" of demoralized teachers is a more important issue.

Louis Freedberg