William S. Furry
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William S. Furry
Former Deputy Secretary, Office of Child Development and Education, Office of the Governor,
State of California
William S. Furry served as deputy secretary in the Office of Child Development and Education in the Office of the Governor for the State of California under former Governor Pete Wilson. In this role, he was involved in shaping and implementing education policies at the state level. Prior to his tenure in the governor’s administration, Furry held positions in the California State Assembly. He also worked as a policy researcher and analyst at the RAND Corporation, focusing on education policy and strategic advocacy. Furry earned his graduate degree from Stanford University.
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Publications by William S. Furry
Are the Reform Pieces Fitting Together?
"Crucial Issues in California Education 2000" is a PACE publication that offers an analytical overview of California education through in-depth research projects contributed by experts statewide. It provides the latest data analysis and overall…