California’s governor’s race features stark contrasts in education policy, with candidates proposing vastly different approaches. Some advocate for major investments, including expanded school funding and proposals for free college, while others push for stricter measures. The debate highlights deep divides over how to address the state’s education challenges amid a crowded field. Voters weighing in on the election may find these competing visions a key factor in their decision.


Education is not a central issue in California’s crowded governor’s race, but the candidates addressing it offer sharply different visions, from expanding school funding and free college, to stricter ...