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Here is a take-home quiz for mayoral candidates. It would be wise to answer these questions before making your own suggestions:

What is San Diego Unified’s Vision 2020? How have our test scores fared over the past few years? How are we amplifying the way we measure student achievement? What is our new focus on neighborhood schools? What is i-21? How are we preparing students for college and technical careers at the same time? How has Superintendent Bill Kowba brought management stability to the district?

Extra credit: As mayor, will you be an outspoken champion for funding San Diego schools and go to Sacramento to advocate for our children?

Evans is president of the San Diego Unified Board of Education.