CA Department of Education

Official news and information from the California Department of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction @TonyThurmond.

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

On World Environment Day, let’s celebrate our beautiful planet and raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. ♻️🌎🌿

[No Kid Hungry California @NoKidHungryCA]

📢 Free Summer Meals for Kids & Teens in San Diego County! @SUHSD is offering free breakfast & lunch for all youth 18 & under from JUNE 8–26!

No registration needed — just show up & enjoy a meal. #summermeals @thinkchulavista @YMCASanDiego @ChulaVistaLib @ChulavistaCC

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

All Californians are invited to explore new adventures and activities in our shared parks and discover ways to deepen their relationships with parks and the landscapes they protect!

🌴☀️ Learn more at: https://t.co/C5MQVQYaN8

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Celebrate our Golden State during CA State Parks Week! 🏞️🌲

Next week is California State Parks Week (June 10-14), an exciting annual event that celebrates the amazing diversity of California’s State Park System and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places.

[CA Prof Learning @CaProfLearning]

Get an update on progress the CYBHI is making to transform how CA meets the behavioral health needs of children, youth, & families.
Join the Children & Youth Behavioral Health Initiative (CYBHI) for the June 2026 Quarterly Public Webinar!
June 18, 3 PM
https://t.co/j83eLJm35L

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Apply now at: https://t.co/QTgYS14Qz6

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Nominate a teacher today! 🍎💡

The search for California’s 2027 Teachers of the Year is underway! County offices of education coordinators: this is your opportunity to spotlight extraordinary educators who are making a difference every day in classrooms across the state.

[CA Prof Learning @CaProfLearning]

The CA Private School Annual Conference is back Aug. 6–7 with high-impact professional learning!
✔ AI tools
✔ Student engagement
✔ Classroom management
✔ Differentiation made realistic
✔ Human-centered teaching in the age of AI
Register for free!
https://t.co/e26X68SE29

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

If you're between the ages of 14 and 25 years old, a California resident, and ready to serve a two-year term, apply to be a California Youth Empowerment Commissioner today!

Learn more at https://t.co/Mh5HGHtbXX

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

🚨 Calling all California youth! 🚨

The California Youth Empowerment Commission provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence positive change, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all youth.

[CA Prof Learning @CaProfLearning]

NEW DATE – August 20, 2026, 3:30-5 p.m.
California Literacy Roadmap: Literacy Content Blocks for English-Medium Classrooms, Grades 6-12
This @CADeptEd webinar examines best practices for teaching literacy in secondary settings.
Registration Link: https://t.co/0zaVGxKt4A

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

These contributions can cover hotel costs, along with gas cards, food, water, clothing, and school supplies.

Donations can be made at https://t.co/gZT1DG08Vu

More information can be found in this CDE news release: https://t.co/HKikfDeted

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

#ICYMI: @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond and CDE partnered with https://t.co/iteTgvUUDT to collect and distribute donations and emergency resources to school communities that experience situations such as the chemical storage tank emergency in #GardenGrove.

[CA Prof Learning @CaProfLearning]

CA Literacy Conference: Everyone Has the Right to Read! (June 16, 8:30 AM)
This free conference offers 50+ sessions, including multilingual learners, MTSS, special education, adolescent literacy, assessment, inclusive practices, leadership, & coaching.
https://t.co/3dcAXPp8xk

[CA HistorySocSci Ed @CaEdHSS]

Attention new K-12 Ts: Join a supportive, interactive #professionallearning experience with @CalGlobalEd in Long Beach this summer! Their 6/16-6/18 Teaching for a Changing World Institute was designed with you in mind. Space is limited - register at https://t.co/7tVuCieEFS

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

@CA_Supt Tony Thurmond and the CDE are proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and staff as we celebrate Pride Month and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every student can thrive! 🌈🏳️‍🌈

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Today marks the beginning of #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities across California and the nation.

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

We are SO PROUD of you, Shrey!

What an amazing a-c-c-o-m-p-l-i-s-h-m-e-n-t! 🏆🐝@sbcountyschools

[CNN @CNN]

Cywyddau. Taurokathapsia. Natchitoches. Shrey Parikh correctly spelled these and more tricky terms to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee. https://t.co/JTzvmDgJZI

[CA Green Ribbon @CAGreenRibbon]

Meet our #CAGreenRibbon Silver Honoree: Maple Elementary! 🌱 From reflective cool roofs & energy savings to mobile garden classrooms and immersive STEM outdoor trips, MES connects sustainability, wellness, and hands-on discovery for all students. 🌎

[CA Green Ribbon @CAGreenRibbon]

Meet our #CAGreenRibbon Gold Honoree: Northwood High School! 🌿 From composting & food recovery systems to gardens, green careers, and student-led sustainability audits, NHS turns environmental challenges into real-world learning and action. 🌎