Tony Thurmond

October 9, 2018

Millions more pour into race for California state superintendent of public instruction

Committees supporting Marshall Tuck and Tony Thurmond have raised $27.4 million, of which nearly $12 million came in in the last three weeks alone.

Nico Savidge

September 17, 2018

Spending on California schools chief race expected to set records again

With few competitive races on California’s 2018 ballot, the focus of some top donors is shifting to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race

Nico Savidge

August 27, 2018

Superintendent candidates agree on need to review California’s charter school law

Tony Thurmond and Marshall Tuck said they support transparency and accountability for charters.

Nico Savidge

July 5, 2018

Higher pay, smaller classes, housing perks in San Francisco Bay Area district’s plan to attract teachers

West Contra Costa Unified has also launched a recruiting website and added new teacher training to attract and retain educators.

Theresa Harrington

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