FRESNO, CA — Today, California Environmental Voters (EnviroVoters) released the following statement endorsing Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Statement from Andrew Escamilla, Campaigns & Organizing Manager, California Environmental Voters:
“California’s public schools are anchors of our communities, and in too many places, they’re on the front lines of climate disasters, from extreme heat and wildfire to flooding and poor air quality. Richard Barrera understands that we have to invest in our schools accordingly, protecting education funding, directing resources toward climate resilience, and expanding school sites as places where civic engagement begins. At a time when our democracy is under pressure, our schools should be places where California students learn how to engage, speak up, and build the future together. Barrera is the leader California’s students and communities need.”
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