Sacramento, I want to hear from you! Join me for a community meet & greet on Thursday, September 25 at 6pm at Calabash Caribbean, hosted by Dr. Flo Cofer, Dr. Susan Olsen, and other local leaders. RSVP link: linktr.ee/NichelleHend... #TeacherForSuperintendent #Henderson4Schools

Join me in Inglewood this Sunday, Sept. 21 from 3–5 pm at Hollywood Park’s Meeting Spot! Grateful for the support of incredible community leaders as we work to elect a teacher and the first Black woman to lead California’s schools. RSVP to [email protected]. I’d love to see you there!

Dr. Rose Lopez has worn nearly every hat in West Covina schools: student, parent, teacher, and now on the West Covina Unified School Board. She has spent decades ensuring students have the resources to thrive. I’m grateful for her endorsement as we build the coalition to lead California schools.

AB 715 discriminates against Black, Latino, Asian-Pacific Islander, and Indigenous students by letting lawmakers to appoint a statewide coordinator to censor education. 📞 CALL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER RIVAS & PRO TEM MCGUIRE NOW!

Proud to stand with my union, California Faculty Association/SEIU 1983, and union siblings today to rally against the CSU Board of Trustees. This system belongs to the people who work in it, learn in it, and fight for it.

Sacramento, I want to hear from you! Join me for a community meet & greet on Thursday, September 25 at 6pm at Calabash Caribbean, hosted by Dr. Flo Cofer, Dr. Susan Olsen, and community partners. RSVP link: linktr.ee/NichelleHend...

Honored to have the support of Nereyda Hernandez, a mother whose love inspires me as she and her daughter AB Hernandez face extremist attacks including from my own opponent. She shows the power of protecting our kids. I'll never stop fighting so every student in CA feels safe and free to succeed.

My extremist opponent’s unhinged ramblings are one of many reasons they should be allowed nowhere near children or education. The Minneapolis shooter spewed neo-Nazi hate, praised MAGA gun extremist Brandon Herrera, and used legally purchased guns to murder children at Mass. Stop fueling hate.

For decades, leaders like Hacienda La Puente Unified Trustee Jeffrey De La Torre have fought for equity in education. His support means a lot because he knows, after more than 30 years in education, that this campaign is about putting students, educators, and families first.

BWOPA-PAC is endorsing our campaign to put students first! For more than 50 years, they’ve built Black women’s political power and leadership across California. Together, we’ll deliver the schools and opportunities our kids deserve. #TeacherForSuperintendent #Henderson4Schools #NichelleHenderson

I signed the No Fossil Fuel Money Pledge! Our campaign doesn’t take a single dollar from Big Oil, Big Tobacco, or charter school billionaires. We’re proving that people power, not corporate interests, can win this race. #TeacherForSuperintendent #NoFossilFuelMoney #California #Education

Young people know what’s at stake for our schools. That’s why they’re choosing a teacher over a politician. #henderson4schools #teacherforsuperintendent #nichellehenderson #CAStateSuperintendent

Absolutely sadistic and downright inhumane.

Thousands of education workers who support our schools aren’t in classrooms. They deserve fair, flexible work policies shaped by data, not one-size-fits-all mandates. Telework saves millions, cuts pollution, and helps families. I stand with our CDE staff and state workers. @seiu1000.bsky.social

I'm honored to earn the endorsement of #Fontana Unified Trustee Angel Ramirez, a proud graduate of Fontana’s public schools and longtime mentor to students. Together, we’ll keep fighting to ensure every student has the opportunities they deserve. #TeacherForSuperintendent #NichelleHenderson

Please support his family’s GoFundMe for legal costs! www.gofundme.com/f/help-suppo... Kidnapping a student off the street is bad enough, but letting his dog run loose and mocking him during the arrest makes it even more apparent that these thugs are sadistic monsters. @uniondelbarrio.bsky.social

Amazing back-to-school event by Umoja Now & Grits & Eggs Podcast in Inglewood 💜 Community matters more than ever with public education under attack and our kids’ futures on the line. Honored to present certificates from Assemblymember Tina McKinnor to the organizers for their hard work.

Our statewide coalition keeps growing! Honored to earn the endorsement of Marine veteran, educator, and community leader Dr. Suzanne Till, who has fought to keep water affordable and sustainable for East County families. #TeacherForSuperintendent #Henderson4Schools #NichelleHenderson

Loved being in San Marcos today! Thank you to the San Marcos Democratic Club for hosting. Traveling across California to build a diverse coalition has been so insightful. Excited to meet more people who truly care about education. Comment or DM me if you’d like me to visit your county or city next!

Overpaid? Summers off? Let's talk FACTS. California teachers earn just 76 CENTS for every $1 other college grads make. 80% live paycheck to paycheck, and 84% can’t afford to live near their school.

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"Our union stands in full support of this ballot initiative. We are ready to do whatever it takes to stop this power grab and fight back against any and all attacks on our democracy, on our students, and on public education." -Erika Jones, CTA Secretary-Treasurer

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Excited to have Costa Mesa Councilmember Andrea Marr’s endorsement! She’s a Navy veteran, engineer, and community leader who has served others while building a more sustainable, equitable future. Climate justice is tied to our fight for California’s students, and I’m deeply grateful for her support.

Freezing life-saving research to push an extremist agenda is blackmail. As the UC Student Association rightly says, this is about more than UCLA. If we give in here, every public school in America will be next. Join me in standing up and fighting back! #Henderson4Schools #TeacherForSuperintendent

Enough is enough. Redlands School Board member Candy Olson must resign. As State Superintendent, I’ll fight alongside the people against the extremism taking over our school boards & fueling Trump’s rise. I’m ready to be that champion—and that teacher—for CA. #TeacherForSuperintendent

From building pipelines for young Black leaders, some in office today, to shaping our Party’s future, Black LA Young Dems have led for over a decade. Honored to earn their trust as we fight for the schools our communities deserve, led by someone with lifelong K–12 teaching experience.

Looking forward to volunteering and supporting the amazing team at Umoja Now and the Grits & Eggs Podcast behind “Black to School — Inglewood” this Sunday. 500 backpacks, free haircuts and braids, hot meals, and so much love for our kids and families.

Honored to be endorsed by Supervisor Cassandra James—a trailblazing millennial leader, housing advocate, and champion for working families in Vallejo and Solano. Together, we’re building a people-powered coalition to serve every student in every corner of California. #TeacherForSuperintendent

LA Trade-Tech’s culinary program was up 13% last year and nearly 30% since 2019, a testament to students’ hard work and to faculty and staff creating pathways to new careers and economic mobility. Proud to serve as an LA Community College District (#LACCD) trustee fulfilling students’ dreams.

Just one Black teacher can boost grad rates, college enrollment, attendance & reading, while reducing suspensions & dropouts. Diversity, equity & inclusion isn’t new. Long before it was labeled “DEI,” it helped students of color survive and thrive. What extremists really want is to take that away.

As I marched with teachers, students & families demanding safety & dignity, my heart breaks as a teacher & mom that stories like Nory Sontay Ramos—a 17‑year‑old deported to Guatemala—are far too common. Schools must be true safe zones with basic needs support for kids & families living in fear.

California’s kids don’t need another politician, they need a teacher. 🍎 I’ve spent 30 years in classrooms, from Compton middle schools to mentoring future teachers. It’s time for real classroom experience to lead our public schools. #TeacherForSuperintendent #Henderson4Schools #NichelleHenderson

Flojaune “Flo” Cofer is the kind of leader who changes what’s possible. A former Sacramento mayoral candidate, public health expert, policy visionary, and fearless advocate for equity, she has shown how to turn bold ideas into real solutions.

Mayor Cassandra Chase leads with kindness and care. As Lakewood’s first Black woman mayor, she knows what breaking barriers takes. I’m honored to have her support as I work to become CA’s first Black woman State Superintendent and the only teacher in the race. #Henderson4Schools

It was an honor to be part of last night's conversation on public education in California. Thank you to Farrah, Nina and Dr. Glass, and to everyone who showed up.

Looking forward to joining this important conversation tonight in Irvine on the state of public education in Orange County and across California. Hope to see you there! Networking starts at 5:30 and the program begins at 6 PM.

Students, faculty, and staff fought to fully fund the CSU, winning hundreds of millions of dollars in state support. But now CSU management is breaking its promise by withholding agreed-upon raises, cutting jobs, and continuing to raise tuition. This is an insulting betrayal.

They care more about protecting dangerous and powerful men than America’s children.

Proud to have the support of LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath—a bold leader for women, renters, LGBTQ+ rights & working families. Together, we’re fighting for a fully funded, equitable public education system that serves every student. #TeacherForSuperintendent #NichelleHenderson #StudentsFirst

Thank you to former El Cerrito Councilmember & Mayor, nurse Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto for supporting our campaign for public education! A fierce advocate for equity and working families, Rochelle knows the fight for real change. Grateful for her support! #TeacherForSuperintendent #Henderson4Schools

Excited to join the Chino Valley Defenders of Public Education tonight in San Bernardino County! As the only teacher in this race with 30 years of experience from K–12 to college, I’m ready to listen, learn, and lead. Let’s fight for our schools—together. See you there! #TeacherForSuperintendent

Dr. Jonathan Caravello is out on bail thanks to collective action. He was targeted for helping a disabled protester and standing with immigrant communities. As ICE raids continue to traumatize students and disrupt schools across California, the fight isn’t over.

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UPDATE: AB 1468 was successfully defeated, but many of its problematic elements are now in AB 715!

Teachers — not politicians — know what our students need. We need trust and resources, not top-down control. Tell your legislator: Vote NO on Assembly Bill (AB) 1468! ✊🏾📚 #HandsOff #EthnicStudies

I'm honored to have the endorsement of Assemblymember Tina McKinnor—one of California's boldest voices for justice, from inclusive housing to unionizing legislative staff. Proud to have her support as we fight to fully fund public schools and protect our students’ future. #TeacherForSuperintendent

Proud to have the support of LA Councilmember Curren Price as we rally voices across LA for a more equitable school system. I was re-elected to the LA Community College District Board with over 1M votes—and now I’m ready to take that fight statewide for every CA student. #TeacherForSuperintendent

Tonight’s the last chance before our deadline—we’re just $899 away. I’ve spent 30 years in public education. Now I’m ready to lead California’s schools—but I need your help. Pitch in now & show the power of real educator leadership.✊🏿 #Donate www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/HENDERSON2...

I’m the only teacher running for CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction—and tonight’s the LAST day of our big fundraising deadline. 💜 Chip in $26 to help us put our schools in the hands of someone who’s actually been in the classroom. www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/HENDERSON2...