Tony Thurmond is California’s 28th and current State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He has been a lifelong educator, public school parent, and public servant who has served the people of California for sixteen years in elected office. At every step, Tony has kept California's kids as his top priority. He knows how to get things done and get results.
Increased funding for early education programs.
Passed legislation to provide millions of dollars to school districts to keep kids in school and out of the criminal justice system.
Fought for money to make sure that all California youth in foster care have the opportunity to go to college.
This year Tony is fighting to provide more money for preschool and after school programs by shifting $450 million from our criminal justice system into our early education and after school programs.
Tony is working to expand school-based health, mental health, and social service programs to remove the barriers that impede the ability of many of our students to learn. This legislation will support students who are homeless or hungry or have experienced trauma.
This year Tony is reducing our statewide teacher shortage by advocating for housing for teachers and other incentives to attract and retain more great teachers.