Wendy Castaneda Leal

Supports expanded dual-language access statewide, correct IEP implementation standards, and speech and occupational therapy access.

Supports a 25% per-pupil funding increase, expanded dual-language programs statewide, and bilingual-teacher incentives and residency programs.

Supports California School Dashboard accountability tools, promises open-access financial reporting for schools, and advocates for mandated equitable school-funding formulas.

Calls for schools as community hubs, supports free healthy meals in schools, and backs transportation support alongside schooling.

Proposes a 25% per-pupil funding increase, supports additional $2,500 Title I funding, and supports open-access financial reporting for classrooms.

Supports signing bonuses for bilingual-certified educators, backs $7,500 special education credential incentives, and supports new residency programs for educators.

Supports campus-based mental health hubs, backs 1:250 counselor ratio access, and advocates for school-linked health and wellness services.

Supports vital technology upgrades and modern facilities for low-income and lower-income schools, and calls for easy transportation in community schools.

Supports free after-school STEAM clubs.

Supports college and career readiness, vocational training for career readiness, and multilingualism for global economy preparation.

Supports bilingual communication for immigrant families and backs Spanish-language materials for U.S. schools.

Advocates legislative changes for school-funding formulas.