Video Q&A: Frank Lara, candidate for state superintendent of public instruction

Frank Lara, a candidate for California superintendent of public instruction, the nonpartisan elected office that currently oversees California’s public schools, did not participate in EdSource’s virtual candidate forums in April.

To give readers a chance to hear from him, EdSource invited him to answer similar questions in a separate video interview.

Note: To qualify for the forums, candidates had to have been elected to public office in a role that involved shaping education policy, overseeing schools or both. Six of the 10 candidates on the ballot met that requirement. 

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The June 2 California Primary Election promises to be a big one for Californians and public education, and EdSource will be your guide to where candidates stand on key education issues. Check out our election coverage here.

Candidate profiles in the race for state superintendent of public instruction:

EdSource hosted forums on April 21 and 22 with candidates discussing issues affecting students, families and schools across California. Watch here.

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