News Releases

The California Department of Education 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 2021
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Response to Legislative Deal on School Reopening (added 01-Mar-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issues statement in response to legislative deal on school reopening.
African American Studies Virtual Classroom Session (added 25-Feb-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond convenes discussion with educators and students on African American studies during Ethnic Studies virtual classroom session.
SBE Seeks Relief from Federal Testing Requirements (added 25-Feb-2021)
State Board of Education votes to seek federal assessment, accountability and reporting flexibilities due to impact of COVID-19 on schools.
SSPI Issues Statement on USDOE Testing Guidance (added 23-Feb-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond issues statement in response to U.S. Department of Education guidance on standardized testing.
Grading Guidance for Progress in Distance Learning (added 22-Feb-2021)
State Superintendent Thurmond announces new grading guidance for student progress in distance learning.

New CA Digital Divide Innovation Challenge (added 03-Feb-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $1 million competition to spur innovation that closes the digital divide for California students, educators and families.
Summer Meal Programs Applications Available (updated 29-Jan-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces applications for Summer Meal Programs.
“Pathways to Recovery” Virtual Event (added 21-Jan-2021)
Strategies to address the pandemic’s impact on student learning focus of State Superintendent’s “Pathways to Recovery” event.
U.S. Dept of Ed. Rural Tech Project Finalist Award (added 14-Jan-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond congratulates Woodlake High School for $100,000 award as finalist in U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Tech Project.
Understanding and Countering Islamophobia (added 13-Jan-2021)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and experts discuss approaches to understanding and countering Islamophobia.