The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (SPI) is the elected, nonpartisan head of the California Department of Education (CDE), overseeing public education for over 6 million K-12 students. They manage state education laws, set policies, and lead initiatives to support teachers and improve student achievement.

All candidates for this position are officially nonpartisan, as this position is not linked to the two-party system, but their priorities may align with one party more than another. 

**Candidates are not arranged in a particular way. ESYCC is a nonpartisan organization and does not endorse any candidate. Priorities are taken directly from campaign websites.
 

***Note that this information is only a starting point. Many candidates have the same priorities, but may have different strategies, experience or interpretations. We highly encourage you to visit the websites of candidates (linked to their name) to learn more!