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 2018
Current news releases from the California Department of Education's (CDE) Communications Division of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.

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

Year 2016
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2015
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2014
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2013
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2012
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2011
Prior year news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

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