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 2026
Current news releases from the California Department of Education's (CDE) Communications Division.

Year 2025
2025 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2024
2024 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.

Year 2023
2023 news releases from CDE's 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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News Releases (this page)
Personal Finance Education Rollout Update
SPI Announces 2025 CA Distinguished Schools
Year 2026
California Approves Revised Math Framework
Helping Garden Grove Schools After Chemical Leak

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Helping Garden Grove Schools After Chemical Leak (added 26-May-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond launches campaign to support schools affected by Garden Grove chemical tank emergency.
SSPI Highlights STEM at CA Blue Ribbon School (added 22-May-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visits California Blue Ribbon school to highlight STEM learning and heritage-based education.
2026 CA Classified School Employees of the Year (added 21-May-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond honors 2026 California Classified School Employees of the Year.
May Revision to the Governor’s Proposed Budget (added 14-May-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond releases statement on May revision to the Governor’s proposed budget.
Personal Finance Education Rollout Update (added 11-May-2026)
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces personal finance education Rollout is ahead of schedule to serve California students.

SPI Tony Thurmond Hosts Literacy Leadership Summit (added 06-May-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Hosts Literacy Leadership Summit with educational and philanthropic partners to address five-year literacy funding plan.
2026 California School Recognition Program (added 28-Apr-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond celebrates award-winning schools during the 2026 California School Recognition Program.
Update on Graduates’ Rights to Wear Tribal Regalia (added 24-Apr-2026)
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Attorney General Rob Bonta Issue updated guidance on graduates’ rights to wear tribal regalia.