#ICYMI: @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond celebrated the signing of AB 49 and SB 98 into law last weekend in Los Angeles by Governor Newsom, two bills co-sponsored by Superintendent Thurmond that seek to keep immigration enforcement off of school campuses.

🍂 Fall is here – perfect time for an outdoor adventure! 🍂 California fourth graders and their families can get into 54 marvelous state parks throughout the Golden State for FREE! www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

The CA AI in Education Workgroup brings together educators, students, experts, and educational partners to develop guidance and model policy for the safe, equitable, and effective use of AI in schools.

Schools are no place for immigration raids. Today in Los Angeles, Superintendent Thurmond celebrated the signing of AB 49 (Muratsuchi) and SB 98 (Perez) by Governor Newsom. Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y... @casuperintendent.bsky.social

📢 Big news, California! 📢 The California State Superintendent of Public Instruction now has ⭐ NEW ⭐ official social media accounts!

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond today celebrated a new study published by the Learning Policy Institute that shows the strongly positive impact of California’s Community Schools initiative. Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Teachers — Check out “Hanging Posters: Using Equivalence to Add and Subtract Fractions,” a #ToolsForTeachers grade 5 math lesson where students work in collaborative groups using mathematical models to solve a real-world problem. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1941 (account required)

Today is #Constitution Day! On Sept. 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed and shaped the foundation of our democracy. 📜🦅 In CA, students learn about civic engagement and the rights and responsibilities we all share. Let’s keep empowering the next generation of leaders!

The CDE Native American Graduation Adornments Task Force invites Native American and Alaska Native students from California public or charter schools, along with their families, to participate in an anonymous survey: surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=1748...

Applications close in 3 days 🚨❗ Apply now to be the 2026–27 California State Board of Education Student Board Member! You will play a crucial role in representing the perspectives and interests of students across California in important policy discussions and decisions.

Happy National #HispanicandLatinoHeritageMonth! In California, more than half of our TK-12 students identify as Hispanic or Latino, making their cultures, histories, and voices an essential part of our classrooms and communities.

Hey educators - It's High School Voter Education Week(s)! How are you encouraging your students to engage civically? By working together, we can increase youth voter registration and voter turnout! www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2... #HSVoterEducationWeeks

Connect with @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond on his social media to learn more about his work to Move the Needle on student achievement!

Teachers — In this kindergarten science #ToolsForTeachers resource, “Made in the Shade,” students design a shade structure to investigate the effect of sunlight and shade on Earth, then test it using ice cream. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1525 (account required)

Attention California juniors and seniors! Want to represent your state in Washington, D.C., meet national leaders, and earn a $10k scholarship? Apply for the 2026 United States Senate Youth Program: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2... #USSYP 🏛️⚖️

Today, we honor the anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the resilience that united our nation. #NeverForget

⭐ Meet our new California State Board of Education Student Member, Vanessa Ejike! ⭐ She will represent nearly 6 million California youth in the public school system, advocating for their interests with her voice and vote.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay to raise awareness that suicide can be prevented. As September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the CDE want all students, families, and educators to know you are not alone.

The California State Board of Education is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Student Board Member position! 🐻⭐ 📅 Applications are due Friday, September 19, 2025. Learn more by visiting www.cde.ca.gov/be/ms/mm/sbe...

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! 📚✨ Every child deserves the gift of reading. @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond has made it his mission to help all CA students read by third grade through bold initiatives, expanded literacy programs, and resources that support educators and families.

Educators, counselors, and school leaders are invited to attend the 9th annual Wellness Together Conference. It's an opportunity to connect, inspire, and equip your teams with practical tools and strategies to address critical student needs effectively: www.wellnesstogether.org/conference

Adventure awaits! 🍃⛰️🌳 California fourth graders and their families can get into 54 marvelous state parks throughout the Golden State for FREE! Apply now at www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass

High School Voter Education Weeks are coming up from Sept 15-26, 2025! ✅ Help 16-17-year-olds preregister to vote. Since 2016, 1.4 million California students have preregistered, leading to over 1.1 million new voters! www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...

September is #LibraryCardSignUpMonth! 📚🦉 A library card brings stories to life! Visit your local library in your community or school campus to pick one up today.

Join the CDE’s Office of School-Based Health Programs tomorrow for an important suicide prevention awareness webinar. Register at www.tinyurl.com/CDETogether

In Support of SAFE Schools! 🏫 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez, legislators, and members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus to voice support for SB 98 - Sending Alerts to Families in Education (SAFE) Act – at a press conference today in Sacramento.

First Statewide Artificial Intelligence in Education Workgroup a Success! 🌐🤖 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond hosted the first meeting of the Public Schools: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Workgroup today at CDE headquarters in Sacramento.

Attention educators, caregivers, and school counselors! Register for several upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid training courses this September. #YMHFA teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of #mentalhealth challenges in young people.

The CA AI in Education Workgroup, established under SB 1288, co-sponsored by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, brings together educators, students, experts, and educational partners to develop guidance and model policy for the safe, equitable, and effective use of AI in schools.

Nothing should get in the way of our students having a quality education. Welcome back to school! I’ve visited many schools across California as we kick off the new school year. I have seen smiling faces of students and parents as they step into new classrooms ...

Teachers and training leaders: ELPAC Writing Domain—Justify an Opinion (WJO) Task Type is a #ToolsForTeachers professional learning resource that provides interactive explorations to support educator understanding of the WJO task type! smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1906 (account required)

It takes a village. Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined Bay Area nonprofit leaders for a panel discussion on how grant-making organizations can best support children, youth, and their families.

The CDE is collecting online evaluations on the condition of school libraries for the 2024-25 academic year. 🏛️📚 Complete the questionnaire by Sunday, August 31. Learn more at: www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/sch...

The California State Board of Education is accepting applications for the 2026–27 Student Board Member position! 🌟 📅 Completed application packages must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025: www.cde.ca.gov/be/ms/mm/sbe...

Today is #WomensEqualityDay! We honor the trailblazing women who fought for the right to vote and continue to inspire progress toward equity and opportunity.

Attention CA juniors and seniors! 🚨 Want to represent your state in D.C., meet national leaders, and earn a $10k scholarship? Apply for the 2026 US Senate Youth Program. If you’re passionate about leadership, public service, and making a difference, this is for you: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...

The CDE’s Office of School-Based Health Programs is hosting a suicide prevention awareness webinar on September 4. Learn to recognize warning signs, engage in supportive and stigma-free conversations, and more: www.tinyurl.com/CDETogether

A new issue of our CDE Today newsletter dropped! 📩 Want to subscribe? Sign up at: tinyurl.com/cdetodaysubscribe.

State Superintendent @tonythurmond.bsky.social issues the following statement in support of the #redistricting initiative:

State Superintendent @tonythurmond.bsky.social pushes back on the federal government’s threats to defund California school districts.

The CDE's newly established Statewide Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education Workgroup will be convened on 8/29, in response to SB1288 (Becker), legislation sponsored by State Supt. @tonythurmond.bsky.social that was signed into law last year.

The CDE Native American Graduation Adornments Task Force invites Native American and Alaska Native students from California public or charter schools, along with their families, to participate in an anonymous survey: surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=1748...

Triple-digit heat is expected over the next few days across California. ☀️🌡️ The CDE’s Excessive Heat webpage contains resources to help understand what to do when facing extreme heat temperatures and how to best mitigate its impact: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ep/extrem...

When Students Show Up to School, Everyone Wins! 🙋🙋🏻‍♂️ State Supt. @tonythurmond.bsky.social today outlined his goal of reducing chronic absenteeism by 50% over five years during a press conference at Folsom Cordova Unified School District.

ATTN teachers! In this grade 5 ELA #ToolsForTeachers resource, Reading Between the Lines: Using Inferencing to Determine Character Traits, students analyze key details and make inferences about character traits based on text evidence. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1284 (account required)

Join us on September 3 at 3 p.m. to explore the California Literacy Roadmap and P–3 Learning Progressions! Discover how these tools support equity and evidence-based #literacy.

A new issue of our CDE Today newsletter dropped! 📩 Want to subscribe? Sign up at: tinyurl.com/cdetodaysubscribe.

🗳️ High School Voter Education Weeks are coming up from Sept 15-26, 2025! ✅ Educators, YOU can inspire the next generation of voters! Learn more with the California Secretary of State's Office and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...

Today, more than 500,000 students returned to school throughout @laschools.bsky.social . State Supt. @tonythurmond.bsky.social stood in solidarity with the LAUSD community and addressed important policy efforts, including keeping immigration enforcement off school campuses.

Thrilled to join LA Unified Supt. Carvalho at today’s LAUSD #firstdayofschool to welcome our students, parents, educators and school staff back to school! I’ll always fight to ensure CA schools are a safe place to learn for every student.