Superintendent of Public Education Tony Thurmond Archives

Globe Exclusive: Schools Superintendent Candidate Lance Christensen Debunks Editorial Board

October 12, 2022 2:40 amOctober 14, 2022 6:52 am

In March, in a Globe exclusive, Lance Christensen announced his candidacy for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. “What would a kids-first audit of the education code look like?” he asked. Indeed. That is his priority. Lance Christensen, father of five,...

CA Superintendent of Public Instruction ‘Ripping Off’ Challenger’s Campaign Issues

May 6, 2022 2:53 amMay 5, 2022 5:06 pm

The Globe recently broke the news that Lance Christensen announced he is running for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction against current office holder Tony Thurmond. Since last month, Christensen’s campaign has been a whirlwind of activity around the state....

8-Day Sacramento Teachers Strike Ended: Were Their Demands Met?

April 4, 2022 1:30 pmApril 4, 2022 1:31 pm

The 7-day Sacramento City Teachers Association union strike against the Sacramento City Unified School District ended Sunday evening. School district and union officials announced they reached an agreement between the district, the SEIU Local 1021 and the SCTA teachers union....

Day 6 of Sacramento City Teachers Strike as Superintendent Refuses to Meet

March 30, 2022 9:17 amMarch 30, 2022 9:17 am

With Sacramento City Unified teachers union members striking for the 6th day, 40,000 school kids are out of school again Wednesday. Teacher’s demands include COVID safety concerns, back pay for the past couple of years, and a “cost-of-living increase consistent...

Globe Exclusive: Lance Christensen Announces Candidacy for CA Superintendent of Public Instruction

March 21, 2022 2:25 amMarch 21, 2022 10:42 am

“What would a kids-first audit of the education code look like?” asks Lance Christensen, who just announced he is running for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in a Globe exclusive. Imagine that – someone who is interested in a...