Day: October 23, 2014

PROFILE: Jones joins race to push for new education direction

As a former chief deputy superintendent of public instruction, Jones says her experience sets her apart.

PROFILE: Ybarra’s a surprise nominee, with an uneven campaign

Sherri Ybarra is touting her front-line education experience in her first run for statewide office. But her campaign has been marked by self-inflicted gaffes and sporadic fundraising.

Ybarra fails to back up JFAC endorsement claims

The joint budget committee’s powerful co-chairs back Ybarra, but the campaign’s own endorsement lists include seven of the committee’s 20 members.