The November election pits Assemblyman Tony Thurmond against school reformer Marshall Tuck to become California's public schools superintendent. On Friday, they will participate in a "conversation" about the future of public education hosted by the Public Policy Institute of California at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Sacramento. The 90-minute...
Tuck vs. Thurmond in Duel Over Cal School Funding: Walters
The good news is, California is designating funding to close the educational achievement gap. The bad news is, the state resists measures to track whether that spending works. That is the analysis of CALmatters’ columnist Dan Walters on the Local Control Funding Formula plan. The rift pits Gov. Jerry Brown and...
How State Superintendent Candidates Differ on the Issues
The state superintendent of public instruction plays a big role in the education of millions of children and young adults. And in Tuesday's primary election, voters will cast votes for the successor to Tom Torlakson, who is termed out. Tuck vs. Thurmond The two leading candidates are school reform/charter schools...
Newsom’s Support Drops in PPIC Poll. Should He Be Worried?
Over the next few weeks, we will learn a lot about the power of political televisions ads. Thus far, the race to pick Gov. Jerry Brown's successor is a snoozer. Going forward, all of the serious candidates must focus their resources on stirring voter passion. So expect to see a...
Battle Isn't Over for Homeschoolers. New Regulations Ahead?
Days after homeschool supporters rallied at the Capitol against a bill that required home fire inspections, new legislation is creating a path for more regulations. Assemblywoman Susan Eggman (D-Stockton) amended AB 2926 on Tuesday (March 20). Her amendments call for the creation of a committee that would advise the state...
Tuck Makes His Case for State Superintendent
Marshall Tuck is running to be the state’s top education administrator, again. He knows it’s not the most glamorous of elected offices. “Not too many people know the position exists, but it’s a position that matters. Public education is the most important issue in this state,” Tuck tells GV Wire...