Thurmond
Americannoun
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Both Newsom and Thurmond take credit for creating the new grade of transitional kindergarten for 4-year-olds and for providing two meals at school each day for all students.
From Los Angeles Times
Thurmond said that Newsom’s positive record proves that the governor already is the most powerful official in the state when it comes to education — and that more power does not need to be concentrated in that office.
From Los Angeles Times
State Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond immediately raised concerns, while also praising Newsom’s record on education.
From Los Angeles Times
“Gov. Newsom has done an incredible job on education, one of the best governors we’ve had on education ... and I think we have been more aligned than any state superintendent and governor in recent times,” said Thurmond, who is running to succeed Newsom as governor.
From Los Angeles Times
Thurmond said that even under the current structure, underfunding of the state Education Department limits its effectiveness.
From Los Angeles Times
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