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 2020
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Latest Ethnic Studies Curriculum Recommendations (added 19-Nov-2020)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Scholars Present Latest Recommendations to Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, Educators Discuss Approaches to Teaching Native American Studies During First Event in Education to End Hate Virtual Classroom Series.
New Attendance Data to Address Chronic Absenteeism (added 10-Nov-2020)
California Department of Education releases new attendance data to help school districts address chronic absenteeism.
CA State Board Approves Shorter Standardized Tests (added 06-Nov-2020)
California State Board of Education approves shorter standardized tests to give schools flexibility amidst COVID-19 uncertainties.
Grants for CA Community Schools and Partnerships (added 30-Oct-2020)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $45 million in grant funding to support at-risk students and their families at community schools.

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SSPI Announces Face Masks Donation by GM (added 22-Oct-2020)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces donation of 500,000 face masks by General Motors to aid safe school reopening.
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces statewide fundraising drive to support California schools impacted by wildfires.
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