News Releases

The California Department of Education (CDE) shares news with the public through news releases. We send these documents to reporters who often write about it through your local news outlets.

If reporters would like more information about these news releases, please use the Reporter Request Form to contact the Communications Division.
The Newsroom page provides a more detailed overview of services provided by the Communications Division.
The links and information below were developed for reporters and others involved in education.

Year 2023
Current news releases from the California Department of Education's (CDE) Communications Division.

Year 2022
2022 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2021
2021 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2020
2020 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2019
2019 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

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CDE, CA Volunteers Partner for Teacher Recruitment (added 26-Jan-2023)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces effort to recruit teachers from a pool of 10,000 California Corps members.
2023 Exemplary Arts Schools Announced (added 24-Jan-2023)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces 2023 California Exemplary Arts Education awards.
CDE, Golden State Warriors Financial Aid Campaign (added 19-Jan-2023)
California Department of Education collaborates with Golden State Warriors Community Foundation and California Student Aid Commission to announce, “All in for FAFSA/CA Dream Act” campaign.
SPI Reacts to Governor’s Proposed Education Budget (added 10-Jan-2023)
Statement by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Governor’s proposed 2023–24 education budget.
Tony Thurmond Sworn In for Second Term (added 09-Jan-2023)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond sworn in for second term by U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

The 2022 California School Dashboard (added 15-Dec-2022)
Restarted California School Dashboard shows high 2021–22 graduation rates, while chronic absenteeism mirrored national trends.
SPI Takes Measures to Battle Chronic Absenteeism (added 14-Dec-2022)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits families, taking preemptive measures to battle chronic absenteeism.