Sonja Shaw lays out her ‘common sense’ vision for California’s schools after blistering primary
Sonja Shaw is leading the race for California's next superintendent of Public Instruction, with a significant lead in the primary election. She emphasizes a vision focused on restoring fundamental education and protecting girls' sports. Shaw aims to prioritize parental involvement and accountability in schools as she moves toward the general election.
- ▪Sonja Shaw is currently leading in the primary election for California's superintendent of Public Instruction with 24.9% of the vote.
- ▪She has pledged to restore basic education standards, stating that nearly half of students are not reading at grade level.
- ▪Shaw has made protecting girls' sports a central issue in her campaign, advocating for policies that reserve female events for biological girls.
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Politics exclusive Sonja Shaw lays out her ‘common sense’ vision for California’s schools after blistering primary By Ross O'Keefe Published June 3, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Sonja Shaw, who is leading in the race to be California’s next superintendent of Public Instruction, has laid out her vision for the state if she wins. The Chino Valley Unified board president is leading San Diego Unified school board president Richard Barrera 24.9% to 18.9%, with around 55% of the vote counted in the primary on Wednesday morning. The Associated Press has already called her spot in the general election. Shaw, a Republican, is one step away from being one of the most powerful education officials in the state.
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