John Seiler: Education reformer Gloria Romero aims for lieutenant governor
Gloria Romero, a former Democratic majority leader in the California State Senate, is running for lieutenant governor as a Republican alongside gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton. Romero's education reform background is seen as crucial for Hilton's success.
Gloria Romero, a former Democratic majority leader in the California State Senate, has joined the Republican Party and is running for lieutenant governor alongside Steve Hilton, the party's gubernatorial candidate. Romero's education reform experience is key to Hilton's campaign. She co-founded Explore Prime Academy in Orange and sponsored the 'parent trigger' law, aimed at allowing parents to restructure school management. Despite her efforts being thwarted, Romero believes real education reform is still needed. California's current education spending is $27,418 per pupil, yet scores remain low. Romero points to Mississippi's successful reforms as an example, where the state rose from 49th to a top 10 state in national reading tests. As lieutenant governor, Romero can directly influence education reform as a voting regent at the University of California.
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