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

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

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

Year 2018
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2017
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2016
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Year 2015
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State Superintendent Thurmond leads task force and programs to support Black Student Achievement.
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