"The Democratic candidates for governor must be ignorant of California's election rules: Only the top two primary vote-getters will be on the November ballot. All Democratic candidates should thrash out who is the best candidate, otherwise it is possible that no Democrat will be on the November ballot. And the November ballot will have a huge conservative turnout because of the constitutional initiative circulating to suppress the vote of low-income/minority/youth/women voters."
"Barriers are things that are impenetrable, while obstacles can be overcome. Many charter schools prove it every day. Success Academy students, for example, significantly outperform traditional public school peers in New York City despite serving similar proportions of Black, Hispanic and low-income families. Their formula is clear: relentless focus on reading, writing and math; structured classrooms; high behavioral expectations; frequent assessments with instruction continuously adjusted; and a no-excuses culture."
The Democratic gubernatorial field risks splitting votes so that no Democrat qualifies for the November top-two primary ballot unless candidates coordinate. A constitutional initiative would require certified proof of citizenship and end online voter registration, likely reducing turnout among low-income, minority, youth, and women voters. Named candidates are urged to set aside egotism and choose the strongest contender to prevent conservatives from occupying both November ballot slots. California students' weak national assessment performance is linked to poverty and English-language learning, but those factors are presented as obstacles that can be overcome. High-performing charters demonstrate results through focused instruction, structured classrooms, high expectations, frequent assessments, and a no-excuses culture that schools should adopt.
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