HELP ADD PARENTS TO THE EDUCATION EQUATION!
IN THE NEWS:
Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance_Christensen AND https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_California_Superintendent_of_Public_Instruction_election
July 19, 2022: "November runoff for public education superintendent will pit reformer against incumbent," Northern California Record, Sarah Downey, November runoff for public education superintendent will pit reformer against incumbent | Northern California Record (norcalrecord.com)
" 'I intend on running a very strong race, appealing to every Californian out there that cares for our kids and wants to make sure that we once again have the best education system in the world. which we used to have decades ago,' Christensen said."
July 7, 2022: "Race for CA Superintendent of Public Instruction is on for November," California Globe, Katy Grimes, https://californiaglobe.com/articles/race-for-ca-superintendent-of-public-instruction-is-on-for-november/
Lance is quoted - “The Superintendent of Public Instruction should be a leader who leads, is proactive, yet discreet and desires to keep parents, not special interests, at the top of his agenda,” Christensen recently wrote. Thurmond’s inability to protect and advocate for students or produce a single positive academic outcome over the last 3 and a half years in office — especially during the pandemic — disqualifies him from the job.”
June 27, 2022: "Christensen closes in on facing Thurmond in runoff for state superintendent," Bay City News via KRON4, https://www.kron4.com/news/christensen-closes-in-on-facing-thurmond-in-runoff-for-state-superintendent/
June 1, 2022: "Lance Christensen," Connection with Jennifer Galardi, https://open.spotify.com/episode/391gPTp1qRubcjcmjy9FoU?si=R--Y0QmzTteYR0xKrb_BaQ&utm_source=native-share-menu
May 27, 2022: "Our recommendations for insurance commissioner, superintendent of public instruction, controller," San Diego Union Tribune, Editorial Board, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2022-05-27/endorsement-marc-levine-amaral-christensen-lanhee-chen
The articles states, "The points Christensen made in his interview likewise resonated with us, starting with his belief Thurmond abdicated his duties during the pandemic and his intention to center parents in decision-making should he assume the office."
May 22, 2022: "Conservative Activism 2022," We The People Radio, http://www.wethepeopleradiorecords.com/20220522/we_the_people_radio_2022-05-22_64Kbps_hour1.mp3 Interview with Lance Christensen supporter, Marcos Zelada-Rodas
May 20, 2022: "2022 election: Q&A with Lance Christensen, California superintendent of public instruction candidate," San Diego Union Tribune Editorial Board,
Lance stated, "I am focused on parents’ rights and will be their voice in a system which has sidelined them for so many years. I will not be distracted by other worthy issues but put my whole effort into making every child’s education a priority over an overly bureaucratic failing system. Finally, I want to do this so that my five public school students have an education they can be proud of when they have kids of their own."
May 9, 2022: "Gavin Newsom Starts His Campaign...for President?." The Daily Californian with Steve Hilton, YouTube: https://youtu.be/aO_4ce7LwFI
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily-california-w-steve-hilton/id1565681661?i=1000560126465 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pBi3ZeAJ7lFjxaaQUCBc7?si=f5e6a1ef710147be Lance's interview is at timestamp 36:11 - 53:36
May 6, 2022: "CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Ripping off Challengers Campaign Issues," California Globe, Katy Grimes, https://californiaglobe.com/articles/ca-superintendent-of-public-instruction-ripping-off-challengers-campaign-issues/
Quote from the article - "In a Globe interview Wednesday, Christensen said another disturbing issue with Thurmond is that the current Schools Superintendent has 'ripped off' Christensen’s campaign platform and is using the positions as his own. 'The last three to four major proposals by Thurmond are lifted from my campaign website,' Christensen said. 'I’m flattered that these ideas are so popular that he has to take them as his own. But I’ve been listening to parents all along.' "
May 6, 2022: "Parental Rights with CA Superintendent of Public Instruction Candidate Lance Christensen," Just Listen to Yourself With Kira Davis, https://youtu.be/_OzdyaWBzfo
May 2022: "Teacher Burnout, Concerned Parents and Issues With California's Education | Lance Christensen," American Game Changers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qksXJf9nJ8w
May 4, 2022: "Red and Blue Common Sense Podact: Interview With Lance Christensen," Red and Blue Common Sense Podcast, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QSdMYvmVPc
May 2, 2022: "Lance Christensen for California Superintendent of Public Instruction: Endorsement," Daily Bulletin, Editorial Board, https://www.dailybulletin.com/2022/05/02/lance-christensen-for-california-superintendent-of-public-instruction-endorsement/
"Christensen can be counted on to use the bully pulpit to drive home the point that the education system must be centered on the interests of students first and foremost. Policywise, he supports ceding as much authority to local districts as possible, wants to create a chief parent advocate position in his office and vows to conduct 'Kids First' audits of the state department of education and the state’s education budget. That’s a start. We endorse him."
May 2, 2022: "Lance Christensen for California Superintendent of Public Instruction: Endorsement," The Orange County Register, Editorial Board, https://www.ocregister.com/2022/05/02/lance-christensen-for-california-superintendent-of-public-instruction-endorsement/
May 2, 2022: Lance interviewed on The Ed Crane Show - https://tunein.com/podcasts/The-Ed-Crane-Show-p1672269/?topicId=171796560 Interview begins at minute mark 1:59:25 until 2:09:44
April 28, 2022: "California’s K-12 system is in a state of emergency," Orange County Register, Matt Fleming, https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/28/californias-k-12-system-is-in-a-state-of-emergency/
Speaking of Lance Christensen, Matt Fleming stated, "He would employ a kids-first approach to the job and he has the skills, knowledge and experience to serve the state’s students and lead the education system to be one of the best in the country. Give students a chance. Vote Lance Christensen for Superintendent of Public Instruction."
April 26, 2022: "Episode 221: Lithium Valley of the Dolls," National Review, with Will Swaim and David Bahnsen, https://www.nationalreview.com/podcasts/national-reviews-radio-free-california-podcast/episode-221-lithium-valley-of-the-dolls/ Interview with Lance begins at timestamp 1:01:00 - 1:28:30
April 20, 2022: Lance Christensen - FB Live Q&A, - https://fb.watch/cwCGRXqC6J/
April 18, 2022: "The Growing Parent Revolution is a Resilient Army," California Globe, Celeste Fiehler, https://californiaglobe.com/articles/the-growing-parent-revolution-is-a-resilient-army/
April 14, 2022: "In a union town, Sacramento teachers have allies in power as their strike continues," SacBee, https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article259742145.html
Lance was quoted in the above article as saying, “We have yet to see a Democratic legislator stand up and really demand accountability of the poor practices they have,” Christensen said. “The party is basically paid for by the teachers union, and they know this. They don’t want to go sideways with this.” Read more at: https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/education/article259742145.html#storylink=cpy
April 11, 2022: "Why is The Largest High School in San Diego Eliminating AP Courses?", Right Now With Lou (iheart radio), https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1248-right-now-with-lou-47634236/episode/why-is-the-largest-high-school-95418964/ Discussion begins at 14:40 min mark in the recording. Lance is introduced around minute mark 25:50.
April 8, 2022: "Dialogue With Parents", via zoom, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE7Hmnr-MAw
April 8, 2022, Lance Christensen - "Why I'm Running" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQVSsCYbz84&t=28s
April 5, 2022: "Lance Christensen could shake up California’s education status quo," The Orange County Register, https://www.ocregister.com/2022/04/05/lance-christensen-could-shake-up-californias-education-status-quo/ Quote from the article: “Thurmond has been missing in action the past two years, while the teachers’ unions and the politicians they control have been trampling on every right kids have” - Lance Christensen
March 25, 2022: "It's a Shame," The Ed Crane Show (podcast), https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/phil-cowan-989041/episodes/3-25-22-its-a-shame-132093623 Lance is introduced around minute mark 1:29:52
March 21, 2022: "Globe Exclusive: Lance Christensen Announces Candidacy for CA Superintendent of Public Instruction," California Globe, https://californiaglobe.com/articles/globe-exclusive-lance-christensen-announces-run-for-ca-superintendent-of-public-education/
Quote from the article: “An educated populace is what the founders wanted,” Christensen said. “Ed Source reported last week that California is the worst state in literacy in the country. We read behind Mississippi, Alabama and Arkansas. How is this possible – we are the richest state in the richest country in the world, and we can’t teach our kids to read.” “And worse, California parents aren’t even empowered to make education choices for their kids.”
Lance is ready to talk with the media about his campaign and
how he plans to add parents into the education equation.