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EASY READING VOTER GUIDE
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Superintendent of Public Instruction
- schools chief Elected for 4 years
- as a non-partisan office, acts as chief spokesperson for the needs of public education
- runs the state Department of Education
- works with the education community to improve student performance
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Candidate | Priorities
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Delaine Eastin
Age: 50
Occupation: Superintendent of Public Instruction
Lives in Fremont
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Increase school funding to match the national average in five years. Currently, California is ranked 37th in per pupil funding.
Establish a system of rewards and interventions thereby increasing accountability in California schools.
Develop an integrated, long-term technology plan for California schools. Intranet installation/training is necessary for California students.
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Gloria Matta Tuchman
Age: 56
Occupation: Parent/ School Teacher
Lives in Tustin
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End bilingual education - implement Proposition 227.
Return focus to phonics-based reading and traditional math - academic standards passed by Board of Education.
Advocate an end to social promotion, testing in English, lengthening the school year and textbooks for every child.
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Easy Reading Voter Guide produced by the
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Last updated: September 30, 1998
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