California Department of Education

News Releases

Join the "Race to Submit" for Financial Aid
Posted 18-Oct-2017
New Professional Learning Support Director
Posted 13-Oct-2017
Funding Continues for Schools Closed by Unsafe Air
Posted 12-Oct-2017
2018 California Teachers of the Year Announced
Posted 11-Oct-2017
Updated Funding Relief Notice for OC Schools
Posted 10-Oct-2017

California Virtual Academies to Pay Nearly $2 Million
Posted 09-Oct-2017
Funding Relief for Schools Closed Due to Wildfires
Posted 09-Oct-2017
Governor is Protecting CA Immigrants and Refugees
Posted 06-Oct-2017
Torlakson Expresses Condolences to Vegas Victims
Posted 03-Oct-2017
2017 CA National Blue Ribbon Schools Named
Posted 28-Sep-2017

What's New

California Science Test
Posted 16-Oct-2017
Dyslexia Guidelines Work Group
Posted 13-Oct-2017
Screening Committee Public Meeting Notice for Student Board Member
Posted 12-Oct-2017
Screening Committee Public Meeting Notice for IQC Appointment
Posted 12-Oct-2017
Screening Committee Public Meeting Notice for CPAG Appointment
Posted 12-Oct-2017

Screening Committee Public Meeting Notice for ACCS Appointment
Posted 12-Oct-2017
Nutrition Requirements for Fluid Milk in Child and Adult Care Food Program
Posted 09-Oct-2017
Digital Citizenship Week is Oct. 16-20
Posted 29-Sep-2017
ACSE Agenda October 11-12, 2017
Posted 29-Sep-2017
School Breakfast and Summer Food Grants
Posted 27-Sep-2017

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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 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
California Wildfires

Massive wildfires and dangerous air quality have closed many schools in Northern and Southern California. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson reassures schools they can still apply for state Average Daily Attendance (ADA) funding in these emergencies, and the California Department of Education (CDE) can provide other assistance including delivery of frozen foods and dry goods.

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After School Programs

After School, Summer Learning, and other Expanded Learning programs are a critical part of the education system in California with more than 860,000 students participating. These programs engage students, help improve their attendance and academic performance, and keep them out of trouble. Unfortunately, these programs may be harmed due to proposed federal budget cuts.

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CA Schools Mobile App

Do you want to find schools in California? Check out the CA Schools mobile app. With this app, you can locate schools based on your current location or by repositioning the map to another location. You can access details about the school including contact information, driving directions, demographics, test scores, and its California School Dashboard profile page.

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California Graduation Rates

California graduation rates have increased for the seventh year in a row and are now at an all-time high of 83.2 percent, with the biggest increases during that period taking place among English learners, African Americans, and Latinos. Superintendent Torlakson believes the increasing rates reflect renewed optimism and increased investments in our schools.

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California School Dashboard

California has just launched a new accountability system to provide educators, parents, and the public with important information they can use to evaluate their schools and school districts in an easy-to-understand report card format.

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California Teachers of the Year

Each year State Superintendent Torlakson and the California Department of Education honor five Teachers of the Year. These are the best of the best—dedicated, innovative, and creative leaders who inspire and transform the lives of countless students, while serving as role models for educators. Visit TEACH California to learn how you can become a teacher.

News Release | Video | Careers in Teaching
Acting California Governor
Tom Torlakson

A remarkable set of circumstances resulted in State Superintendent Torlakson serving as Acting Governor for three days in July 2016, allowing him to declare July 26, 2016 as "Change Lives—Be a Teacher" Day and July 27, 2016 as "Be Active" Day, while hosting a fitness walk around State Capitol Park.

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Highlights

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Superintendent’s Initiatives
Learn about Superintendent Torlakson's initiatives to improve schools, including encouraging schools to become "Safe Havens," promoting teaching, and leading the charge to improve career technical education and Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

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.

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.