04/16/2026
Breaking news → CTA recommends Richard Barrera for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The recommendation was passed by the 800 delegates of our State Council of Education.
Barrera’s commitment to working families and public education is clear in his decades of experience. In his role as President of the San Diego Unified School Board, he worked alongside educators to transform the district into one of the highest performing in the country.
His solidarity and deep commitment to public schools has achieved lower class sizes, created opportunities for more bilingual instruction, and expanded science and career pathways in San Diego and beyond. Working with Richard, educators increased pay by over 40% and have protected affordable fully paid family benefits. His leadership proves that when you partner with educators, students win.
The time is now for bold leadership. We urge voters to stand with 310,000 educators across California and vote for Richard Barrera for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction.