Anthony Rendon

Education Drawing on his unmatched breadth of experience in education issues, Anthony will break down bureaucratic silos between early education, K–12, and higher education so California can build a true cradle-to-career approach that keeps students from falling through the cracks at critical transitions in their educational journey. To do that, Anthony will work to fully fund our schools. Education As Superintendent, he will serve as a firewall protecting California’s schools from federal interference and ensuring California continues to invest in and protect its students, educators, and future. If Washington refuses to lead on education, California and Anthony Rendon will. Education Anthony understands that the alarming decline in youth happiness and the rise in anxiety and depression, especially among young women, is tied to the central role technology plays in the lives of our youth. Smartphones, screentime and social media have disrupted learning and harmed student well-being, while AI tools now threaten the development of critical thinking skills. Anthony will work with educators to establish clear policies to limit screen time and generative AI use in schools, and ensure teachers have the training and support they need to help students thrive.