Sonja Shaw

California education leaders criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom for shifting authority from the elected state superintendent of Public Instruction to a governor-appointed education commissioner via Assembly Bill 181. Critics argue the move undermines democratic processes and voter representation, while Newsom claims it modernizes education governance and improves accountability.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that California can maintain its policy allowing transgender student athletes to participate in girls’ and women’s sports teams. The decision permits but does not require states to restrict transgender athletes from these teams, upholding state laws in Idaho and West Virginia. LGBTQ advocates praised the ruling for protecting inclusive policies, while opponents argued it fails to safeguard girls’ sports opportunities.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states may ban transgender student athletes from girls’ and women’s teams but are not required to, allowing California to maintain its policy of inclusion. LGBTQ advocacy groups like Equality California praised the decision for preserving inclusive policies, while opponents, including school board member Sonja Shaw, argued it protects girls' sports. The 6-3 decision upholds state laws in Idaho and West Virginia but does not mandate such bans.

Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera are leading candidates for California's superintendent of public instruction primary, with Shaw at 24.9% and Barrera at 18.9%. The top two will advance to the Nov. 3 general election after all mail-in and provisional ballots are counted, a process that could take 30 days. Shaw and Barrera disagree on policies regarding LGBTQ+ student disclosures and transgender student sports participation.

Sonja Shaw, leading in the race for California's Superintendent of Public Instruction, presented her 'common sense plan' to change the state's education system in an exclusive interview with The California Post.

Sonja Shaw leads in the primary for state superintendent with a Republican advantage, while Democratic contenders split votes. San Diego board president Richard Barrera is in second place.

Sonja Shaw leads in the primary race for state superintendent with a sizable lead, while Democratic contenders split votes. Richard Barrera is in second place.