Year 2023
Current news releases from the California Department of Education's (CDE) Communications Division.
January | February | March | April | May | June
July | August | September | October | November | December
November
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Host Homeless Education Summit to Reduce Student Homelessness on November 9
News Release #85—November 7, 2023
October
2022–23 California Statewide Assessment Results and Chronic Absenteeism Rates Show Student Progress
News Release #83—October 18, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond-Sponsored Bills to Combat Teacher Shortage and Youth Opioid Crisis Signed into Law
News Release #84—October 17, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, California Department of Education, and Partners Unveil Plans to Drive Improvements in Statewide Student Performance and Professional Development
News Release #82—October 16, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2024 California Teachers of the Year
News Release #81—October 16, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond, California Department of Education, and Partners Unveil Plans to Drive Improvements in Statewide Student Performance
News Release #80—October 12, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Receives Professional Excellence Award for Exceptional Work in Education
News Release #79—October 11, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond-Sponsored Bills to Better Support Vulnerable Students Signed into Law by Governor Newsom
News Release #78—October 11, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Launches Statewide Paid Internships Effort as a Crime Prevention Strategy and to Connect Youth to Career Pathways
News Release #77—October 10, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Receive Professional Excellence Award for Exceptional Work in Education
News Release #76—October 4, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Helps Protect Coachella Valley Farm Workers and Supports Communities Through Secured Donation
News Release #75—October 2, 2023
September
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond-Sponsored Legislation to Halt Book Bans Signed into Law
News Release #74—September 26, 2023
State Superintendent-Sponsored Bills to Strengthen Supports for LGBTQ+ Youth Signed by Governor Newsom
News Release #73—September 25, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Receives Award from Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area
News Release #72—September 25, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Launches Summit on Paid Internships to Support Youth and Help Reduce Crime
News Release #71—September 22, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Receive Award from Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area
News Release #70—September 22, 2023
California Department of Education Leaders Join Federal Officials on the Green Strides Tour: “Schools for Climate Solutions”
News Release #69—September 20, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates 33 California Schools Recognized as 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
News Release #68—September 19, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Highlights Inclusive Education, Teacher Pipeline, and Student Well-Being and Success Bills Now on the Governor’s Desk
News Release #67—September 15, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Opposes CSU Tuition Increase and Leads New Efforts to Secure Long-Term Funding for California’s Public Colleges and Universities
News Release #66—September 13, 2023
State Superintendent-Sponsored Bills on Inclusive Education Head to the Governor’s Desk
News Release #65—September 12, 2023
August
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Honored with Children’s Champion Award by LA’s BEST
News Release #64—August 31, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Commemorates 60th Anniversary of MLK Jr.’s Iconic “I Have a Dream” Speech, Condemns Recent Racist Attack in Florida
News Release #63—August 28, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Hosts Conversation with Elected Officials and Faith Leaders on Ways to Counter Rising Antisemitism
News Release #62—August 23, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Visits Coachella Valley and Provides Support to Students, Families, Community Members Affected by Tropical Storm
News Release #61—August 22, 2023
WEDNESDAY: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Host Education to End Hate Conversation on Countering Antisemitism
News Release #60—August 21, 2023
State Superintendent Thurmond, Inspirational Speakers Discuss Importance of Establishing Ethnic Studies Curriculum
News Release #59—August 16, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Launches Statewide Coalition with Teacher Recruitment Summit
News Release #58—August 14, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Convenes Teacher Recruitment Summit, Launches Statewide Recruitment Coalition
News Release #57—August 4, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Doubles Down on Inclusive Education, Including Statewide Ethnic Studies Efforts to Help Bolster Improvement in Student Achievement
News Release #56—August 1, 2023
July
ICYMI: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Forcibly Removed from CVUSD Board Meeting for Taking Stand to Protect LGBTQ Students from Forced “Outing”
News Release #55—July 21, 2023
California Approves Revised Math Framework as a Step Forward for Equity and Excellence (CDE/SBE Joint News Release)
News Release #54—July 12, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s Legislative Priorities Reflected in State Budget
News Release #53a—July 10, 2023
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Recognized by Latino Educators for Equity Efforts to Transform California Schools
News Release #52—July 7, 2023
June
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 National Youth Science Camp Delegates
News Release #51—June 27, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond
Secures Commitment from Textbook Publishers to Diversify Instructional Materials and Work with Task Force
News Release #50—June 21, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Calls Publishers to Hearing to Commit to Diverse Narratives
News Release #49—June 16, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Calls on Textbook Publishers to Commit to Diverse Narratives
News Release #48—June 9, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Partners on Expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
News Release #47—June 6, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Hosts Historic Raising of Progress Pride Flag Ceremony at CDE in Honor of LGBTQ+ Month
News Release #46—June 1, 2023
May
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Meets with Huron Community Leaders and Pledges Support for New High School
News Release #45—May 26, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Pledges to Help Schools Access Prevention, Education, and Treatment to Counter the Fentanyl Crisis
News Release #44—May 25, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Implementation of Proposition 28: Arts and Music in Schools
News Release #43—May 23, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Celebrates Classified School Employees in Glendale
News Release #42—May 22, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Receive Distinguished Service Award
News Release #41—May 19, 2023
State Superintendent Thurmond Awards $750 Million in State Board-Approved Community Schools Implementation Grants
News Release #40—May 18, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Finalists for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
News Release #39—May 17, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Provide School Districts with Supports to Counter Declining Enrollment
News Release #38—May 16, 2023
Oakland Unified Strike Mediated by State Superintendent Thurmond Ends, Allowing Students to Return to Class
News Release #37—May 15, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s Statement on Education Budget—May Revision
News Release #36—May 12, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Showcases Universal Transitional Kindergarten and Programs for Early Learners in Hayward Unified for Teacher Appreciation Week
News Release #35—May 12, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Honored with ACSA Region 16 Award for Service to Children of California
News Release #34—May 11, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Classified School Employees of the Year
News Release #33—May 9, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Showcases Universal Meals and Honors Student Nutrition Employees as School Lunch Heroes
News Release #32—May 4, 2023
State Superintendent Thurmond Offers to Formally Mediate Oakland Unified School District Strike—Invites Both Sides to the Table Effective Immediately
News Release #31—May 4, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 Civic Learning Award Schools
News Release #30—May 2, 2023
April
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond to Be Honored with Educator of the Year Award by Loyola Marymount University
News Release #29—April 27, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Approves $585 Million to Upgrade School Kitchen Equipment and Increase Freshly Prepared Meals
News Release #28—April 26, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Receives Award for Economic Education and Doubles Down on Campaign to Promote Personal Finance Education
News Release #27—April 25, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Green Ribbon Schools Award Winners
News Release #26—April 20, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Leads Efforts to Confront the California Teacher Shortage
News Release #25—April 19, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Disburses Second Payment of Nearly $4 Billion for Learning Recovery
News Release #24—April 6, 2023
California Department of Education Releases Data That Show Increased Enrollment for Young Learners, Overall Enrollment Decline of Less Than 1 Percent (CDE/SBE Joint News Release)
News Release #23—April 4, 2023
March
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Visits Personal Finance Class and Addresses Benefits of Financial Literacy for Students
News Release #22—March 30, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Visit High School Basketball Champions in Oakland
News Release #21—March 29, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Visits Flood Zones, Provides Support and Donations to Pajaro Students and Families
News Release #20—March 24, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Hosts Literacy Webinar and Introduces Co-Directors of Statewide Literacy Efforts
News Release #19—March 24, 2023
California Department of Education Making Schools Safer and More Supportive for LGBTQ+ Youth (Joint News Release with LACOE)
News Release #18—March 16, 2023
State Superintendent Thurmond to Release Another $45 Million in State Board-Approved Community Schools Planning Grants
News Release #17—March 9, 2023
State Superintendent Thurmond, Agriculture Secretary Vilsack, and First Partner Siebel Newsom Highlight California’s Efforts to Support Student Access to Healthy Meals and Innovative Farm-to-School Program
News Release #16—March 7, 2023
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Honors Read Across America Week by Reading to Students in Orange County
News Release #15—March 3, 2023
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond Provides Schools with Tools to Reduce Disproportionate Discipline and Create Better Outcomes for the Most Impacted Students
News Release #14—March 3, 2023
February
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Releases New Publication on Equitable Learning Environments for Young Boys of Color
News Release #13—February 28, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Programs to Tackle Disproportionate Discipline in Schools
News Release #12—February 15, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2023
News Release #11—February 13, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates High-Performing Middle Schools Named 2023 Schools to Watch
News Release #10—February 10, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Inaugural California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Schools
News Release #09—February 9, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Purple Star Schools
News Release #08—February 8, 2023
January
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Effort to Recruit Teachers from Pool of 10,000 California Corps Members
News Release #07—January 25, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Exemplary Arts Education Awards
News Release #06—January 24, 2023
California Department of Education Collaborates with Golden State Warriors Community Foundation and
California Student Aid Commission to Announce, “All in for FAFSA/CA Dream Act” Campaign
News Release #05—January 19, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Launches Webinar Series to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in California
News Release #04—January 18, 2023
Statement by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on Governor’s Proposed 2023–24 Education Budget
News Release #03—January 10, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Sworn in for Second Term by U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona
News Release #02—January 7, 2023
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Distinguished Schools
News Release #01—January 6, 2023
