California Department of Education

News Releases

CA Students Chosen for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Posted 06-Dec-2019
Public Comment Open for CTE State Plan
Posted 05-Dec-2019
Lisa Constancio - New CDE Deputy Superintendent
Posted 21-Nov-2019
Recognizing CA National ESEA Distinguished Schools
Posted 21-Nov-2019
New Charter Schools Division Director Named
Posted 14-Nov-2019

CAASPP Results and Achievement Gap Data Roundable
Posted 13-Nov-2019
Quantitative Reasoning Proposal Vote Delayed
Posted 08-Nov-2019
New CDE State Special Schools & Services Director
Posted 08-Nov-2019
New Early Learning & Care Division Director Named
Posted 07-Nov-2019
$37.5 Million Literacy State Development Grant
Posted 04-Nov-2019

What's New

CDE Ed Talks Podcast Episode 7: December 3 Update from Superintendent Thurmond
Posted 09-Dec-2019
CDE Ed Talks Podcast Episode 6: Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Jacquelyn Ollison
Posted 02-Dec-2019
California Workforce Pathways to Address Pathways to Support CA's Regional Economies
Posted 02-Dec-2019
2020 Summer Meal Service Sites
Posted 26-Nov-2019
SBE November 2019 Information Memoranda
Posted 26-Nov-2019

Statement from Board of Education President Darling-Hammond on CSU Math Proposal Delay
Posted 14-Nov-2019
National ESEA Distinguished Schools Awardees 2019
Posted 14-Nov-2019
SBE Meeting Webcast for November 6, 2019
Posted 13-Nov-2019
Wildfire Recovery Frequently Asked Questions
Posted 31-Oct-2019
SB 328 - School Start Time Waivers
Posted 29-Oct-2019

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California Teachers of the Year

The 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
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
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
Classified School Employees
of the Year

Congratulations to our 2019 Classified School Employees of the Year! State Superintendent Thurmond and the California Department of Education are pleased to honor these unsung heroes who support our students’ basic needs and create a school environment that contributes to the whole child through nutrition, safety, transportation, and more.

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Make the Switch:
Become a Teacher

The California Department of Education's Make the Switch: Become a Teacher campaign, profiles professionals who have left non-education careers to become teachers. They are helping alleviate the teacher shortage, while bringing a new perspective to the classroom.

News Release | Video
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

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.

An apple on top of school books with a chalkboard in the background

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.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
The new federal education law provides great opportunities for states to exercise more authority over their education systems. California is forging ahead in developing the state plan required under the new law.

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.

Local Control Funding Formula
California's groundbreaking new school funding formula increases resources for students, especially those from low-income families, English learners, and foster youth and provides more local authority over spending, allowing communities to make decisions suited to local needs.

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

LCFF Priorities/Whole Child Resource Map
California is committed to providing one system of connected resources supporting Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Priorities to support local educational agencies and schools achieve the goals of the LCFF priorities and serve the needs of California’s diverse student population.