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, including expanded school budgets and tuition-free college, while others push for stricter measures to address challenges in the state’s education system. The issue remains overshadowed by other campaign priorities despite its long-term impact on the economy and workforce. Voters weighing the candidates’ plans may find education a defining—but underdiscussed—factor in the election.


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 ...