Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1035650
ELECTING THE PROVEN LEADER A CLOSER TONY THURMOND FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC TONY THURMOND Supports allowing kids to think critically and creatively by moving away from restraints that require "teaching to the test." Prepares kids for the 21st century with focus on STEM Will make student safety a top priority with mental-health services and violence prevention programs Wants to make college accessible and affordable for all Supported by teachers, nurses, firefighters, librarians, social workers and education support professionals EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION He's currently a representative in the California State Assembly with 20 years of experience as a social worker and 12 years in education, teaching life skills, civics and career training, and running after-school programs. He formerly served as a trustee on the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board. ENDORSED BY EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS Supported by a diverse group of educators, parents and community leaders, as well as the past three Superintendents of Public Instruction: Tom Torlakson, Jack O'Connell and Delaine Eastin. Add to that a long list of non-profit and labor organizations, as well as United Farm Workers Founder Dolores Huerta. RECORD OF SUPPORT FOR ALL STUDENTS He has fought for and won billions more in education funding, and has effectively worked with California's 120 legislators and the governor to get results. Among laws he's authored: programs to lower dropout rates and provide resources for foster youth; funding for early education; and support for dual-language programs. OUTLAWED FOR-PROFIT CHARTERS He wrote the law that made for-profit charter schools illegal, and worked to pass laws that would increase the transparency and accountability for all taxpayer-funded charter schools. He opposes charters' selective enrollment policies, and discrimination against English learners and special education students. ON NOV. 6, 2018, VOTE FOR THE CANDIDATE WHO WILL ADVOCATE FOR ALL CALIFORNIA STUDENTS 46 cta.org ELECTING ELECTION ELECTION