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California Superintendent of Public Instruction election

Overview

The campaign for California Superintendent of Public Instruction has intensified between candidates Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera.

Initially, an audio recording surfaced featuring Julie Van Winkle, a top official for United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA). In the recording, Van Winkle urged members to support Barrera, describing Shaw as a “real threat” and a “MAGA lady” whose leadership would cause a “huge problem” for public education.

Following these developments, the candidates participated in an EdSource-hosted debate. Shaw centered her platform on parental rights and fundamental learning, while Barrera emphasized teacher empowerment, inclusive policies, and community schools. The debate addressed various contentious issues, including testing, LGBTQ+ students, and the impact of national politics on local schooling.

Entities

Richard Barrera · Sonja Shaw · United Teachers Los Angeles · Xavier Becerra · California

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Shaw and Barrera clash in California education debate

    California State Superintendent of Public Instruction candidates Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera clashed in a debate over parental rights, inclusive policies, and the future of TK-12 education.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UTLA official criticizes California superintendent candidate Sonja Shaw

    A leaked audio recording features UTLA official Julie Van Winkle criticizing California superintendent frontrunner Sonja Shaw, calling her a “real threat” during the upcoming November election.

Sources

inewsource.org · nypost.com · offthepress.com · timesofsandiego.com