California Department of Education

News Releases

U.S. Department of Education Rural Tech Project Finalist Award
Posted 14-Jan-2021
Understanding and Countering Islamophobia
Posted 13-Jan-2021
Thurmond’s Statement on Governor’s Proposed Budget
Posted 08-Jan-2021
2020 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Announced
Posted 07-Jan-2021
Tony Thurmond Announces 2020 Finalists for PAEMST
Posted 22-Dec-2020

2017-19 Biennial CA Healthy Kids Survey Results
Posted 18-Dec-2020
English Language Development Video Series Released
Posted 17-Dec-2020
SSPI Outlines Actions to Address Pandemic's Impact
Posted 17-Dec-2020
Mini Grants to Address Equity Now Available
Posted 16-Dec-2020
2019-20 Data on Use of Restraints on Students
Posted 11-Dec-2020

What's New

2020–21 CACFP Mandatory Training
Posted 15-Jan-2021
USDA Nationwide Waiver Questions and Answers #4
Posted 15-Jan-2021
Advisory Commission on Charter Schools (ACCS) Meeting Webcast for December 9, 2020
Posted 15-Jan-2021
2021 SFSP Reimbursement Rates
Posted 12-Jan-2021
CNAC Member Recruitment 2021
Posted 12-Jan-2021

2021-22 FFVP Request for Applications Announcement
Posted 12-Jan-2021
SSO and SFSP Integrity Plan
Posted 12-Jan-2021
2021-22 SBP and SMP Start-up and Expansion Grants
Posted 06-Jan-2021
USDA Foods List and Material Price Report 2021-22
Posted 24-Dec-2020
COVID-19 Guidance Web Page: Updates to FAQs
Posted 22-Dec-2020

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.

CDE Emergency Response Fund
The CDE has launched a statewide fundraising effort to bolster aid for schools in regions ravaged by wildfires and other disasters. If you wish to donate, please visit this GoFundMe page. Funds will be used for essentials such as food, computers, hotspots, and more.

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.