California Department of Education

News Releases

SPI Hosts Teen Talk on Vaccine Awareness
Posted 22-Jul-2021
American Indian Education Oversight Committee Meeting
Posted 22-Jul-2021
SPI Applauds 2021-22 Education Budget
Posted 16-Jul-2021
SSPI Champions Key Components of California Budget
Posted 29-Jun-2021
Thurmond Names California Education Ambassadors
Posted 15-Jun-2021

First of its Kind Online Network for Educators
Posted 04-Jun-2021
High School Students Named National Cyber Scholars
Posted 04-Jun-2021
SPI Announces New P-EBT Program
Posted 02-Jun-2021
SPI Visits School Open for In-Person Instruction
Posted 27-May-2021
2021 California Classified School Employees of the Year
Posted 27-May-2021

What's New

Green Dining Table, Inc. Recalls
Posted 21-Jul-2021
State of Emergency in Siskiyou, Lassen and Plumas
Posted 21-Jul-2021
Charter Update #2
Posted 21-Jul-2021
SBE Meeting Webcast for July 14, 2021
Posted 19-Jul-2021
2021–22 Child and Adult Care Centers Annual Update
Posted 14-Jul-2021

USDA Sponsored Webinar
Posted 09-Jul-2021
SNP ECR Implementation Plan Approved by the USDA
Posted 07-Jul-2021
Tyson Foods Recalls Ready to Eat Chicken Products
Posted 07-Jul-2021
USDA Resources for Shelters Feeding Homeless Youth
Posted 06-Jul-2021
USDA Requests Input on Underserved Communities
Posted 06-Jul-2021

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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 300,000 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
2021 California STEAM Symposium

The virtual California STEAM Symposium will take place October 21-23, 2021 and the Back-To-School Pre-Conference on September 1, 2021. Collaborate with STEAM education experts to expand STEAM learning opportunities for everyone in California and beyond. #CASTEAM21

Learn more about STEM and the STEAM Symposium.
Innovation Challenge

The California Digital Divide Innovation Challenge is an open, global competition that mobilizes inventors and researchers to develop technology and strategic partnerships for universal affordable broadband internet access across the state.

Innovation Challenge News Release
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

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.