Endorsement: Sonja Shaw for state superintendent of public instruction
Sonja Shaw, the Chino Valley Unified board president, is running for state superintendent of public instruction in California, promising to put academics first and get politics out of the classroom. Shaw argues for systemic reform, school choice, and accountability, differing from her opponents who she claims would be controlled by teachers unions.
California's education system is struggling, with only 48.82% of students meeting English and Language Arts standards and 37.3% meeting math standards in the last school year. The State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, is termed out, and several candidates are vying for the position. Sonja Shaw, Chino Valley Unified board president, is running on a platform of putting academics first, restoring trust with parents, and removing politics from the classroom. Shaw's district outperforms the state on state assessments, which she credits to its focus on education. Unlike many opponents, Shaw argues for systemic reform rather than increased funding. She supports teachers but criticizes unions for prioritizing politics over student needs. Shaw's stance includes supporting school choice and holding teachers accountable.
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