THORBURN EARNS SUPPORT FROM QUARTET OF EDUCATION GROUPS IN SCHOOL BOARD BID
Tustin Educators Association, Irvine Teachers Association, Network for Public Education Action and Teachers for Local Control Support Andy Thorburn for District 3
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Further illustrating his vision to advance educational opportunities for Orange County students, today former classroom teacher Andy Thorburn garnered key endorsements from the following four organizations representing educators in his campaign for Orange County Board of Education District 3:
- Tustin Educators Association
- Irvine Teachers Association
- Teachers for Local Control
- Network for Public Education Action
The following unions released quotes in conjunction with the announced endorsements:
“Andy Thorburn is an advocate for empowering our students and teachers. His experience as an educator taught him the importance of ensuring our children have access to both a quality STEM and arts education. Andy knows that to prepare our children for the future, we need to offer affordable, quality college and technical training. The Irvine Teachers’ Association is thrilled to endorse Andy Thorburn for Orange County Board of Education.”
-Irvine Educators Association
“As a former teacher, Andy Thorburn understands what it means to advocate for equality, educators, and students. We know that he will fight to guarantee that our schools are a safe community for everyone. The Tustin Teachers’ Association is proud to endorse Andy Thorburn for Orange County Board of Education.”
-Tustin Educators Association
“The Network for Public Education Action is proud to endorse Andy Thorburn for the District 3 seat on the Orange County Board of Education. He supports a moratorium on any new charter schools, and wants to bring existing charters under closer supervision and to hold them to the same standards as public schools. Andy has fought for our public schools his entire life. We hope you will help him take that fight to the Orange County Board of Education.”
-Network for Public Education Action
“We are excited to endorse Andy Thorburn for Orange County Board of Education. Andy will fight for local control for our schools. As a former educator, Andy Thorburn understands that no one knows their classroom better than the teacher. He will make sure teachers’ voices are heard and listen to local communities, a stark contrast to his opponent who has continually attacked local choice.”
-Teachers for Local Control
Recently, Thorburn released a new digital ad in his campaign, titled “Building Blocks of Change.”
To view the ad, click on the image below:
