Governor Newsom's Education Reforms and Budget Plans Spark Debate

TL;DR
California Governor Gavin Newsom proposed shifting oversight of the Department of Education from State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to the State Board of Education to streamline governance, a move that surprised Thurmond and faced criticism for potentially reducing accountability and funding for schools.
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