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Official news and information from the California Department of Education and @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond
Help us recognize an outstanding California high school counselor!
Local educational agencies are encouraged to nominate a counselor who exemplifies dedication, equity, and student success. Submit your nomination before December 12, 2025, at castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Local educational agencies are encouraged to nominate a counselor who exemplifies dedication, equity, and student success. Submit your nomination before December 12, 2025, at castudentaid.org/marmaduke
November 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Help us recognize an outstanding California high school counselor!
Local educational agencies are encouraged to nominate a counselor who exemplifies dedication, equity, and student success. Submit your nomination before December 12, 2025, at castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Local educational agencies are encouraged to nominate a counselor who exemplifies dedication, equity, and student success. Submit your nomination before December 12, 2025, at castudentaid.org/marmaduke
Join us, along with national assessment experts and school district leaders, who will discuss the essential components of a comprehensive and effective literacy plan.
📚 Register today via tinyurl.com/CDELiteracyScreening.
📚 Register today via tinyurl.com/CDELiteracyScreening.
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Join us, along with national assessment experts and school district leaders, who will discuss the essential components of a comprehensive and effective literacy plan.
📚 Register today via tinyurl.com/CDELiteracyScreening.
📚 Register today via tinyurl.com/CDELiteracyScreening.
This November, the CDE proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This landmark law transformed public education and strengthened our commitment to opportunity and inclusion.
This landmark law transformed public education and strengthened our commitment to opportunity and inclusion.
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This November, the CDE proudly joins the nation in celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This landmark law transformed public education and strengthened our commitment to opportunity and inclusion.
This landmark law transformed public education and strengthened our commitment to opportunity and inclusion.
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond condemns plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education:
November 18, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond condemns plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education:
Teachers — Check out Are We There Yet?, a #ToolsForTeachers grade 3 math lesson where students tackle multi-step word problems using time measurement and estimation skills. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1966 (account required)
November 18, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Teachers — Check out Are We There Yet?, a #ToolsForTeachers grade 3 math lesson where students tackle multi-step word problems using time measurement and estimation skills. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1966 (account required)
The CDE urges school districts to share that the #988Lifeline provides support for anyone in a suicidal crisis or mental health distress with minimal law enforcement involvement, unless there is a safety threat.
If you need help, contact 988.
If you need help, contact 988.
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The CDE urges school districts to share that the #988Lifeline provides support for anyone in a suicidal crisis or mental health distress with minimal law enforcement involvement, unless there is a safety threat.
If you need help, contact 988.
If you need help, contact 988.
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I also nominated April as California’s representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition. She will compete against other state nominees, and the 2026 National Teacher of the Year will be announced in the spring.
Congratulations to April and all our California Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to April and all our California Teachers of the Year!
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I also nominated April as California’s representative for the National Teacher of the Year competition. She will compete against other state nominees, and the 2026 National Teacher of the Year will be announced in the spring.
Congratulations to April and all our California Teachers of the Year!
Congratulations to April and all our California Teachers of the Year!
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After school, April continues teaching gardening and cooking through her site’s Extended Learning Program and builds upon the resources of an Edible Schoolyard program that she helped to establish.
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
After school, April continues teaching gardening and cooking through her site’s Extended Learning Program and builds upon the resources of an Edible Schoolyard program that she helped to establish.
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I had the pleasure of calling April Raguindin with the surprise news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026.
April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...
April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...
November 17, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I had the pleasure of calling April Raguindin with the surprise news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026.
April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...
April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...
Did you know Ruby Bridges was only 6 years old when she bravely became a national symbol of school integration?
Today, the CDE joins students, educators, and families across our state in celebrating Ruby’s legacy, one step at a time. 👟🏫
Today, the CDE joins students, educators, and families across our state in celebrating Ruby’s legacy, one step at a time. 👟🏫
November 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Did you know Ruby Bridges was only 6 years old when she bravely became a national symbol of school integration?
Today, the CDE joins students, educators, and families across our state in celebrating Ruby’s legacy, one step at a time. 👟🏫
Today, the CDE joins students, educators, and families across our state in celebrating Ruby’s legacy, one step at a time. 👟🏫
Today, the CDE published the 2025 California School Dashboard and corresponding data files on DataQuest, showing that students continue to see improved outcomes across all key indicators of student success.
📈 🚀 Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
📈 🚀 Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
November 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Today, the CDE published the 2025 California School Dashboard and corresponding data files on DataQuest, showing that students continue to see improved outcomes across all key indicators of student success.
📈 🚀 Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
📈 🚀 Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
Teachers — In this high school ELA #ToolsForTeachers resource, Listening for Understanding, students practice note-taking while listening to audio presentations, then use their notes to analyze and identify the speaker's point of view. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/181 (account required)
November 13, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Teachers — In this high school ELA #ToolsForTeachers resource, Listening for Understanding, students practice note-taking while listening to audio presentations, then use their notes to analyze and identify the speaker's point of view. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/181 (account required)
🌟 Help us recognize an outstanding California high school counselor! 🌟
The Marmaduke High School Counselor Award honors high school counselors across the Golden State who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
The Marmaduke High School Counselor Award honors high school counselors across the Golden State who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
🌟 Help us recognize an outstanding California high school counselor! 🌟
The Marmaduke High School Counselor Award honors high school counselors across the Golden State who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
The Marmaduke High School Counselor Award honors high school counselors across the Golden State who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career: castudentaid.org/marmaduke
To help schools, districts, and county offices of education strengthen support systems for educators, the CDE Office of School-Based Health Programs is hosting an important webinar.
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
November 12, 2025 at 5:25 PM
To help schools, districts, and county offices of education strengthen support systems for educators, the CDE Office of School-Based Health Programs is hosting an important webinar.
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
At the CDE today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced efforts to allow for flexibility in students’ access to nutritional services in response to the continued uncertainty of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
At the CDE today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced efforts to allow for flexibility in students’ access to nutritional services in response to the continued uncertainty of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Imagine a high school conference that delves deep into:
🤝 Leadership Development
🌏 Cultural Identity and Awareness
✍️ The Legislative Process
📢 Public Speaking Skills
🤝 Leadership Development
🌏 Cultural Identity and Awareness
✍️ The Legislative Process
📢 Public Speaking Skills
November 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Imagine a high school conference that delves deep into:
🤝 Leadership Development
🌏 Cultural Identity and Awareness
✍️ The Legislative Process
📢 Public Speaking Skills
🤝 Leadership Development
🌏 Cultural Identity and Awareness
✍️ The Legislative Process
📢 Public Speaking Skills
Using SmART: Understanding Grade Level Writing Expectations is a professional learning resource that teachers and training leaders can use to explore Smarter Balanced Annotated Response Tool examples for ELA Performance Tasks. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1454 (account required)
November 7, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Using SmART: Understanding Grade Level Writing Expectations is a professional learning resource that teachers and training leaders can use to explore Smarter Balanced Annotated Response Tool examples for ELA Performance Tasks. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1454 (account required)
November is California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month! We celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Sikh Americans who enrich our schools and communities. 💛💙
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
November is California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month! We celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Sikh Americans who enrich our schools and communities. 💛💙
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings (#YMHFA) this November!
Learn to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills that support the well-being of young people in your community.
Learn to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills that support the well-being of young people in your community.
November 7, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings (#YMHFA) this November!
Learn to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills that support the well-being of young people in your community.
Learn to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills that support the well-being of young people in your community.
The CDE Office of School-Based Health Programs invites you to a webinar with a focus on recognizing the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of educators.
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
November 7, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The CDE Office of School-Based Health Programs invites you to a webinar with a focus on recognizing the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of educators.
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
Register at: tinyurl.com/CDECaringfor...
Grab a book this November for #NationalFamilyLiteracyMonth and embark on countless adventures with the whole family!
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Literacy has the power to unlock countless doors for our students and transform their lives.
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Literacy has the power to unlock countless doors for our students and transform their lives.
November 6, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Grab a book this November for #NationalFamilyLiteracyMonth and embark on countless adventures with the whole family!
📚❤️📖
Literacy has the power to unlock countless doors for our students and transform their lives.
📚❤️📖
Literacy has the power to unlock countless doors for our students and transform their lives.
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided remarks at the State Board of Education meeting to acknowledge and honor the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year, CA Blue Ribbon Schools recipients, and the 2024–25 CA Statewide Assessment Results, which show continued progress of students.
November 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided remarks at the State Board of Education meeting to acknowledge and honor the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year, CA Blue Ribbon Schools recipients, and the 2024–25 CA Statewide Assessment Results, which show continued progress of students.
It’s #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek! 🧠🤗
Thank you to our California school psychologists, support staff, and educators for their dedication to supporting students’ mental health and helping children thrive!
Thank you to our California school psychologists, support staff, and educators for their dedication to supporting students’ mental health and helping children thrive!
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It’s #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek! 🧠🤗
Thank you to our California school psychologists, support staff, and educators for their dedication to supporting students’ mental health and helping children thrive!
Thank you to our California school psychologists, support staff, and educators for their dedication to supporting students’ mental health and helping children thrive!
✨ Congratulations to the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year! 👏
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond named five exceptional educators as the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year. These educators are ambassadors of the profession and serve as representatives of the state.
www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond named five exceptional educators as the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year. These educators are ambassadors of the profession and serve as representatives of the state.
www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
✨ Congratulations to the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year! 👏
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond named five exceptional educators as the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year. These educators are ambassadors of the profession and serve as representatives of the state.
www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond named five exceptional educators as the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year. These educators are ambassadors of the profession and serve as representatives of the state.
www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...
👏 Happy Retired Teachers Week! 👏
To all the educators who spent years lighting the spark of learning, we thank you!
🏫 ❤️ Tag a retired teacher and let them know how much they’re appreciated.
To all the educators who spent years lighting the spark of learning, we thank you!
🏫 ❤️ Tag a retired teacher and let them know how much they’re appreciated.
November 3, 2025 at 10:27 PM
👏 Happy Retired Teachers Week! 👏
To all the educators who spent years lighting the spark of learning, we thank you!
🏫 ❤️ Tag a retired teacher and let them know how much they’re appreciated.
To all the educators who spent years lighting the spark of learning, we thank you!
🏫 ❤️ Tag a retired teacher and let them know how much they’re appreciated.