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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 4, 2018

California state superintendent of schools race

If you're still undecided on who to vote for to lead California's Department of Education, let EdSource help you out. We've been covering this important and often-overlooked race closely, and looking at potential impacts to students, teachers, and schools throughout the state. Here's a roundup.

EdSource staff
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 28, 2018

Tony Thurmond says his journey makes him the best candidate to lead K-12 education in California

Candidate for state superintendent ran programs for struggling kids 20 years before running for public office. 

John Fensterwald
May 25, 2018

The race for California schools chief: campaign funding update

Campaign finance data for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Race for California, 2018

Justin Allen, Daniel J. Willis, and John Fensterwald
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
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
April 29, 2018

Race for California state schools chief begins to attract major contributions

Major contributions went to independent expenditure committees supporting the candidates.

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 20, 2018

Candidates for California's top school chief post call for more transparency in spending of state funds

During the debate, they also called for substantially increasing education funding.

John Fensterwald and Louis Freedberg
February 1, 2018

Unions give big to Thurmond, charter backers to Tuck in state superintendent campaign filing

The split in support echoes the expensive race for state superintendent four years ago.

John Fensterwald and Daniel J. Willis
January 28, 2018

More candidates for state superintendent raise odds of runoff in November

With five candidates in the race, it may be more difficult for one to win a majority in the primary.

John Fensterwald
January 24, 2018

State superintendent candidate Marshall Tuck returns donation from anti-LGBT funder

Civil rights group called on Tuck to renounce the money and denounce its donor, Howard Fieldstead Ahmanson.

John Fensterwald
October 22, 2017

California teachers union endorses Newsom for governor, Thurmond for state superintendent

CTA gives early boosts to several leading Democratic contenders for statewide office

Louis Freedberg
September 17, 2017

Legislation roundup: STEM school, later school start, 'meal shaming,' budget reserves; what passed and what didn't

What also happened to California proposals for charter schools, fiscal transparency, longer teacher probation — and more.

EdSource staff