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]

Celebrating a Champion in #STEM! 💡🤖

Earlier this month, CDE Dep. Supt. Mary Nicely received the UC Davis C-STEM Lifetime Achievement Award for her distinguished career dedicated to expanding access, fostering innovation, and promoting excellence in C-STEM education.

[Tony Thurmond @TonyThurmond]

Congratulations West Costa Unified for your work to boost test scores and student supports. Thanks for the Northstar award. I am working to get more resources to support reading by third grade efforts, to house homeless teens, and to provide students with paid STEAM internships.

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Today, @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond was honored with the True North Award by @WCCUSD for his leadership in transforming California schools and advancing inclusive learning environments, academic excellence, and stronger student supports!

[UC|CSU Collaborative @UCCSUcollab]

What resources can help students feel supported & empowered to speak up about bullying?

Join us TODAY at 2 PM PT to explore the new SB 939 Resource Toolkit developed by undergraduate students that offers accessible, student-centered resources.

Register: https://t.co/AXmqaWfMo7

[UC|CSU Collaborative @UCCSUcollab]

How do we create a school community where every student feels safe?

Join us THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 2 PM PT to explore the new SB 939 Resource Toolkit developed by undergraduate students that offers accessible, student-centered resources.

Register: https://t.co/AXmqaWfMo7

[CDE Office of Learning Environments @CDEFacilities]

Have you seen the School Construction Toolkit
@CADeptEd? A new hub for facilities maintenance assessment, funding, and contract management. Resources cover debt financing, the School Facility Program, bidding, and CUPCCAA. More tools will follow. https://t.co/tJNbYOHvCP

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

#ICYMI: @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond named five exceptional educators as the 2027 California Teachers of the Year, recognizing their outstanding commitment to students, schools, and communities.

🍎 🎉Read more: https://t.co/cgzTlpBVni

[UC|CSU Collaborative @UCCSUcollab]

Want to learn practical steps to prevent bullying?

Join us THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, at 2 PM PT to explore the new SB 939 Resource Toolkit developed by undergraduate students that offers accessible, student-centered resources.

Register Now: https://t.co/AXmqaWfMo7

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Join the CDE and our partners for two free webinars during DCW.

👩🏻‍💻 To register and learn more about DCW, visit https://t.co/WjY4UNntgp

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

It’s #DigitalCitizenshipWeek! 🌐🤖

This year’s theme, Human-Centered Digital Citizenship in the Age of AI, highlights the skills CA students need to learn, and connect online safely, ethically, and responsibly as artificial intelligence becomes part of their everyday lives.

[CA Health & Human Services @Cal_HHS]

Talking about gun violence can be difficult, especially with children & youth in the wake of a shooting in your community or in the news.

In California, free mental health support is available through BrightLife Kids for families with kids 0-12 + Soluna for teens & young adults.

[No Kid Hungry California @NoKidHungryCA]

As #NSLW26 comes to a close, our gratitude for school meals and the professionals who serve them continues every day! So, how was lunch? 🍱✨

#SchoolMealsForAll @CDEnutrition @SchoolLunch @CaliforniaSNA #SchoolLunch

[No Kid Hungry California @NoKidHungryCA]

DYK: The National School Lunch Program serves nearly 30 million children every school day. This year, we celebrate 80 years of providing the foundation for students to learn and grow.

#NSLW26 #SchoolMealsForAll @CDEnutrition @SchoolLunch @CaliforniaSNA

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

New Data Shows Continued Progress for California Students! 📈🚀

Read more: https://t.co/sJOaM0PspV

[UC|CSU Collaborative @UCCSUcollab]

Helping students speak up about bullying starts with the right resources.

Join us OCT 22 at 2 PM PT to explore the new SB 939 Resource Toolkit, developed by undergraduate students to support students, families, and school communities.

Register Now: https://t.co/AXmqaWfMo7

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

Attendees will receive an overview of Native student data, reporting, and related resources for California public and charter schools.

Register here: https://t.co/VIqDgvSBq8

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

California public school and independent school staff, Tribal partners, educators, and researchers are invited to register for a webinar on October 27 about Native student data.

[The CSU @calstate]

Congratulations to the 2027 California Teachers of the Year! We’re especially proud to celebrate our CSU alumni Gagik Galfayan, a @csunorthridge graduate, and Wendy Saldivar, a @csuf graduate. 🎉

Read about all the awardees: https://t.co/DHNh4xeJ9E

[CA Department of Education @CADeptEd]

October is National Principals Month! 🎓

We recognize California’s principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to creating supportive school communities where every student can learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you, school leaders!

[CABoard of Education @SBECalifornia]

📚 Happy National Book Month! In California, we’re investing in literacy to help students become confident, joyful readers - from early learning and evidence-based reading instruction to supporting educators and expanding access to books. #NationalBookMonth