They both understand that funding is likely to remain short for some time, but that education progress can be made by breaking with the status quo, which often means opposing the intransigence of the teachers' unions.
For example, Aceves wants better evaluation of teacher performance and greater flexibility for districts to fire ineffective teachers. He also would urge the Legislature to grant the superintendent the authority to suspend provisions in labor contracts that interfere with learning.
Romero has been a forceful advocate for ceasing to use seniority as the sole factor in teacher layoffs. She favors expanding charter schools and would include student achievement in teacher evaluations as is required by the Obama administration's Race to the Top program.
It is a close choice between two reform-minded candidates, but we give the nod to Aceves because of his long experience in K-12 schools and his knowledge of the financial aspects of education at a time when funding has been diminished.
Aceves has a record of being able to work with union groups by being transparent and including their voices in decisions without giving away the store.
The above-mentioned reforms are generally opposed by the teachers unions, who support Torlakson, who has a long career of acceding to union demands.
http://www.larryaceves2010.com/.
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