California Department of Education

News Releases

New Equity Bill Levels Educational Playing Field
Posted 14-Apr-2021
2021 Model School Attendance Review Board Winners
Posted 14-Apr-2021
Support for Bill to Diversify Teaching Workforce
Posted 13-Apr-2021
U.S. Dept of Ed Approves CA's Assessments Plan
Posted 08-Apr-2021
Legislation to Diversify the Teaching Workforce
Posted 08-Apr-2021

SSPI Issues Statement Regarding Reopening CA
Posted 06-Apr-2021
Strategies for Safe In-Person Learning
Posted 25-Mar-2021
$6 Billion in Reopening/Expanded Learning Funding
Posted 19-Mar-2021
SBE Approves Historic Ethnic Studies Guidance
Posted 18-Mar-2021
2021 California Distinguished Schools Announced
Posted 18-Mar-2021

What's New

SBE Information Memoranda for April 2021
Posted 16-Apr-2021
Mandatory FDP Contract Packet Update SY 2021–22
Posted 13-Apr-2021
School Nutrition Program Integrity Plan
Posted 13-Apr-2021
Child Nutrition Program Resources Slides
Posted 09-Apr-2021
Advisory Commission for Special Education (ACSE) Agenda April 21, 2021
Posted 08-Apr-2021

Nationwide Waiver for CEP Deadlines
Posted 05-Apr-2021
SFSP Mandatory Training is Now Available
Posted 05-Apr-2021
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) Meeting Agenda for April 13, 2021
Posted 02-Apr-2021
Income Eligibility Scales for School Year 2021–22
Posted 29-Mar-2021
Cash-in-Lieu of USDA Foods Survey
Posted 26-Mar-2021

Latest Tweets

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Computing Devices & Connectivity

With distance learning at the forefront of this pandemic, the State Superintendent has led efforts to close the digital divide and has advocated for companies to increase access to devices and connectivity.

How to Acquire Discounted Devices & Internet Service
2020 California STEAM Symposium

Join with colleagues from California, the U.S., and the world at the California STEAM Symposium from December 11-13, 2020, to hear about the latest strategies and innovations in STEAM. This virtual professional development summit will help you advance equity in all learning environments and build a thriving STEAM Team. Celebrate the art of teaching and learning and register today. #CASTEAM20

More about STEM and the STEAM Symposium
California Department of Education

We oversee the state's diverse public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. We are in charge of enforcing education law and regulations and continuing to reform and improve public school programs.

Quick Facts on Education in California
United Senate Youth Program

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and the State Board of Education are honored to recognize the 2020 United States Senate Youth. These outstanding students are exceptional leaders and have made many positive contributions in their schools and communities. They have a strong passion for public service and desire to make a difference in our world.

News Release
California Teachers of the Year

Congratulations to our 2020 California Teachers of the Year! These five incredible and talented teachers are making a huge difference in the lives of their students and communities and are wonderful representatives for the teaching profession. Visit TEACH California to learn how you can become a teacher.

News Release | Careers in Teaching
Be Prepared

A natural disaster or emergency situation can happen at any moment. All local educational agencies (LEAs) are encouraged to have an emergency plan in place. Have a crisis response checklist and build a school-based crisis team. Be ready to provide physical and psychological first aid to help students cope with violence and catastrophic events. Resources to help get your LEA prepared.

School Closure Considerations | Wildfire Recovery FAQ
CA Dashboard

The 2019 California School Dashboard has launched! The Dashboard includes the latest data available on 2018–19 graduation rates, suspension rates, test scores, English learner progress, college/career readiness, and chronic absenteeism. It is now available in five languages and can be accessed on a mobile device by searching “CA Dashboard” in the app store.

Download Dashboard App | News Release
LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map

Announcing the new LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map that provides curated resources and supports on how local educational agencies, schools, teachers and families can support the needs of California’s diverse student population in the development of their Local Control Accountability Plans.

LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map

Highlights

Coronavirus Response and School Reopening Guidance
Information and resources regarding CDE's COVID-19 response efforts, including the guidance document for safely reopening schools for the 20-21 school year.

School Disaster and Emergency Management
Guidance, grants, training, and resources for local educational agencies (LEAs) related to the management of natural disasters and emergency hazards.

California School Dashboard
California's new Accountability and Continuous Improvement System helps educators and the public to see how districts and schools are performing on test scores, graduation rates, and other measures of student success.

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Academic Standards and Frameworks
California has upgraded all core academic subjects — English Language Arts, mathematics, science, history/social science and English Language Development to give students the critical thinking and communication skills they need to succeed in 21st century college and careers.

California's Testing Program
Students in California are now taking online tests in English and math, which provide more accurate and timely measures of student progress toward career and college readiness, helping to improve teaching and learning.

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Local Control and Accountability Plan
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.

California School Directory
Information about California public schools, private schools, nonpublic nonsectarian schools, school districts, and county offices of education.