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Elections have a major impact on California education. Voters have passed ballot measures such as Proposition 98, which set the level of state education funding, and Proposition 227, which banned bilingual education. Voters also elect the state superintendent of public instruction and local school board members for the state’s nearly 1,000 districts. Governors have often set out to change the state’s education system.
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
June 19, 2018

In race for California governorship, Newsom and Villaraigosa pledge unity

Newsom also pledges, if elected governor, to sign legislation that would require greater transparency in the operations and finances of charter schools.

Louis Freedberg and Mikhail Zinshteyn
June 7, 2018

Republican John Cox wants to expand access to charter schools and push public universities to cut their costs

A Q & A with the Republican candidate for governor on education issues offers a different vision from Democrat Gavin Newsom

Nico Savidge
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
June 6, 2018

In race for governor, Newsom and Cox offer competing views on California education

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa placed third, despite $23 million from charter school supporters who backed his campaign.

Louis Freedberg and Nico Savidge
June 6, 2018

From cradle to career: Newsom's vision for education reform in California

Newsom outlined in detail what education reforms he would promote if elected governor in response to an EdSource questionnaire submitted to all leading gubernatorial candidates last month.

EdSource Staff
June 5, 2018

Surge of funds from pro-charter advocates backs Villaraigosa in last leg of primary campaign

Contributions to independent expenditure committees set up by charter school advocates to back Villaraigosa near $23 million.

Louis Freedberg
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 31, 2018

Higher ed advocates to next California governor: increase funding, especially for non-tuition costs

Advocates challenge the next governor to do more to make college affordable.

Nico Savidge
May 30, 2018

Democratic hopefuls for California governor back more money, more accountability for higher ed

All four leading Democratic candidates respond to EdSource questionnaire on education issues; the two leading Republicans did not.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
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 29, 2018

Candidates for governor of California share their thoughts on education

The race's four leading Democrats answered questions that dive deep into early childhood, K-12 and higher education.

EdSource staff
May 29, 2018

Marshall Tuck cites need for change, action plan in 2nd run for California schools chief

He has run charter schools and a nonprofit partnership of high-poverty schools in Los Angeles Unified.

John Fensterwald
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