"Funding for pre-kindergarten through community college has doubled in the last 10 years, with no change in results or accountability, and the racial achievement gap has widened. Per-pupil funding increased from $9,067 in 2014-15 to $17,500 in 2024-25."
"San Jose's largest school district shows test scores for Hispanic/Latino students at 30.5% for English and 19.6% for math standards. For Black/African American students, the scores are only 32% for English and 25% for math."
"The next governor must be a leader who brings about monumental, results-oriented change. Our future depends on it. Courage and boldness must be qualities embodied when the next governor takes office."
"We should be suspicious of any candidate for governor that doesn't emphasize big changes. The wealthiest California families have left the public schools to send their children to private schools, paying twice for what they believe is a better education."
California voters will choose their top two gubernatorial candidates on June 2. A retired education trustee emphasizes the need for candidates to present effective education plans beyond increased funding. Despite a doubling of funding for education over the past decade, student achievement has stagnated, particularly among Hispanic/Latino and Black/African American students. The next governor must demonstrate courage and boldness to implement significant changes in the education system, as many families are opting for private schooling due to dissatisfaction with public education.
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