California School Board Races Spotlight Academics, Technology

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California school board campaigns are centering on student outcomes and district policy. In Colton Joint Unified, Area 1 candidate Fredy Martinez says low English and math scores and persistent chronic absenteeism should be top priorities, and proposes more tutoring, tailored instruction and campus-level support. A Las Virgenes Unified candidate forum exposed sharp disagreement over recently adopted limits on elementary screen time and reviews of AI tools: incumbents defended the policies, while challenger Sandra Pope criticized the process and another challenger supported the changes but urged broader consultation. Stockton Unified also has four local board races this November; the available report identifies candidates including appointed incumbent Patrick Martin and South Stockton-raised DJ Sam Carpenter, but provides limited detail on their platforms.

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