#EducatorsForTony
Why are YOU voting for
Tony Thurmond?
Educators know that California needs a leader who values public education, educators and our students. Tony Thurmond will continue to advocate for school funding, work to attract and retain educators and stand up to those seeking to privatize our schools. Tony is the educators' choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Educators' Choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction
Tony Thurmond can be re-elected in the June primary if he receives more than 50% of the vote.
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Why Tony is the Educators’ Choice for Superintendent of Public Instruction
As Superintendent, Tony has a proven record of standing with students and educators.
Addressing staffing shortages in our schools and making sure students have the help they need to ensure learning resiliency andrecovery following the pandemic
15,000 ADDITIONAL TEACHERS
Prioritizing the hiring of counselors to address the social, emotional and psychological needs of students
10,000 NEW MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS
Closing the digital divide and expanding internet access for low-income and rural students
1.2 MILLION DEVICES
+
900,000 CONNECTED WITH INTERNET ACCESS
Launching an initiative to ensure all students can read by third grade
5 MILLION+ BOOKS TO 1 MILLION+ STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Leading a $3 billion effort to expand the Community Schools program in California, allowing local school communities to designschools that fit the needs of their students
CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUMS,ON-SITE CHILDCARE AND HEALTH CLINICS
Leading the successful push to ensure universal pre-K
FOR ALL 4-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY 2026
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