Marshall Tuck

Education

Many of those students are new arrivals to this country, and our public schools must address the language, academic, cultural, and social-emotional needs of this growing student group. Learn more

Technology can have an enormous impact on teaching and learning. Learn more

Our state needs to give our schools greater flexibility that will allow them to be more creative and innovative. Learn more

Universal Pre-Kindergarten Learn more

Our schools should provide- and our state should support- working conditions that excite, motivate, and retain educators and other employees. Learn more

Principals that are Instructional Leaders Learn more

A Coach or Mentor for New Teachers Learn more

A Comprehensive Equity Audit of our Public Schools Learn more

Keeping kids safe must always be the first priority of our schools. Learn more

Free College for Teachers Learn more

Lead advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., to protect against any of the proposed federal budget cuts to education programs, such as those that help train teachers, or expand after-school opportunities. Learn more

The Superintendent of Public Instruction leads the California Department of Education (CDE), and is the only elected statewide position that should be focused solely on delivering a high-quality education to every student in California. Learn more

We must actively engage parents, supporting their efforts to be involved in our schools, and in the education of their children. Learn more

No child should be forced to attend a low-performing school because of where he or she lives. Learn more

Protecting the Rights of all Students Learn more

Our students with special needs are too often underserved by our public education system. Learn more

Our students deserve to learn in inspiring environments, and the needs of the 21st century classroom and school will often require rethinking the physical space in which learning takes place. Learn more

Just as a 21st century school system begins in pre-kindergarten, it is also one that extends beyond high school. It is one that must prepare students to be successful in their pursuit of college and/or career. Learn more

Finally, we must reform our state’s teacher dismissal process, under which it is uniquely difficult for local school districts to dismiss teachers for consistently poor performance or misconduct. Learn more

There is nothing more important to a school’s success than our teachers and principals. If we want to have the best public schools in the country, we need to invest in them. Learn more

One way to do this is to launch a large statewide marketing campaign around the importance of our public schools and the need to fully fund our schools. Learn more

Lower the voter threshold for passing local school taxes from two-thirds to 55%, to be on par with that of school bonds. Learn more

The state can support schools in the effort to drive as many dollars to the classroom as possible by providing schools with greater flexibility from the California Education Code. Learn more

Stronger Teacher Training Learn more

Equity in School Staffing Learn more

As a starting point on increasing funding for public schools, we need to bring much more transparency to how schools and school districts spend their money to build the public’s confidence and trust. Learn more

Partner with philanthropic organizations to help fund innovative educational opportunities. Learn more

California’s public schools can be the best in the nation, but they need to be a top priority, and that includes being a top priority in our budget. Learn more

With our schools already underfunded, this has an ever-increasing issue, consuming a significant portion of funding increases. Learn more

To serve all these students well, we must be among the top states in the country in per-pupil funding. Learn more