California’s governor’s race features stark contrasts on education policy, with candidates proposing divergent approaches to funding and access. Some advocate for major investments in public schools and tuition-free college, while others push for stricter standards and accountability measures. The debate highlights deep divides over how to address longstanding challenges in the state’s education system. With the issue gaining limited focus amid a crowded field, voters may face stark choices on the future of learning and opportunity.


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 ...