Past time to fix California public instruction

A good part of the problem is that HS doesn’t amount to much. It should be a solid preparation for higher studies, with a separate line for math and science. The current HS offer isn't more than a time and age filler, with some schools, like Aragon, slightly over the sorry rest.

Don't forget the part of the equation that allows approximately 1 million English learners into the classrooms, which is about 18% of the overall student population for K-12. When basically one fifth of the students are unable to understand what is being taught, it is a recipe for disaster. Knowing this, the State of CA democrats dumbed down the standards and came up with grading for equity. A high percentage of parents of these English learners have little to no education themselves, consequently they are of little to no use in helping their own children. Every family should be involved in their child's education, it should not be left entirely up to the schools. My wife read to our son from the day he was born, and by the time he was 3-1/2 years old, he could read. I taught my son how to spell while pushing him on the swings, we made play time fun time and learning time and he didn't even know it. By second grade he had learned the times tables. It doesn't take a village, it takes an interested family to ensure their child is off and running and ahead of the curve prior to entering K-12. Other countries prioritize education, (see the Netherlands Dirk and Jorg) isn't it time for the USA to prioritize education and hold families responsible?

Gus grew in a dysfunctional school system, the only person in his high school class to go on higher education. He saw something he wanted to fix and built a company to lift up those that did not have support at home or in the school system. He also recognized the need for the gifted to be better challenged. Gus will make a fantastic State Superintendent for Public Instruction.