Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1035650
Governor GAVIN NEWSOM Newsom is a proven advocate for our students, pub- lic schools and colleges. He believes that a public education system that puts students above profits and respects the service of educators is vital to expanding opportunity for all Californians. Newsom's priorities include universal preschool, accountability for charter schools and protecting education funding guarantees that provide the resources our schools need. He wants to address the statewide shortage of teachers and provide current educators with the support they deserve. He also wants to examine how to create full-service K-12 community schools, which would engage com- munities in our children's future and provide other public services like wellness centers, after-school programs, and arts and computer science education. Newsom knows that educational excellence does not come from the halls of the State Capitol, but from the daily devotion of those on education's front lines in schools across our state. gavinnewsom.com Superintendent of Public Instruction TONY THURMOND Thurmond is a shining example of how public education provides opportunity to all students. He credits dedicated public school teachers with preparing him for a two-decade career as a social worker, city council member, school board trustee and Assembly member. Thurmond stands ready to defend public schools from Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and billionaires like her who want to dismantle and privatize public education. He believes edu- cating the whole child means ensuring students have access to school-based health, mental health and social service programs, and he wants to expand these programs. Thurmond's lifetime of commitment to at-risk youth and public education makes him the only choice to lead the state's school system. He sup- ports increased education funding, community schools, and attracting and retaining quality educa- tors. tonythurmond.com Lieutenant Governor ED HERNANDEZ Hernandez is a longtime supporter of students, educators and public schools, as a community leader, Assembly member and state Senator. He has fought to increase funding for public education and sought to increase accountability and transparency in California's charter schools. Hernandez believes in the ability of education to change children's lives, and he sup- ports universal preschool to provide all kids with early learning opportunities. He also supports tax reform to ensure that public schools, universities and community colleges always have the resources they need. Hernandez also wants to provide more funding to ensure all students have the most current textbooks and course materials. edhernandez4ca.com MEET THE CANDIDATES CTA ENDORSES STATEWIDE LEADERS WHO UNDERSTAND NEEDS OF EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS T H I S E L E C T I O N , California voters are lucky to have a full slate of leaders who have established records supporting public schools, educators, children and working peo- ple. All share CTA's passion for the power of education. 42 cta.org ELECTION ELECTION