The #GreatKindnessChallenge starts soon! Schools that register and participate will be recognized as a Kindness Certified School and receive a certificate to proudly display on campus.

The @capublichealth.bsky.social and CDE invite school nurses, local public health partners, school districts, and county offices of education to explore the essential role of school nursing in fostering safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.

There’s still time to register! 💻: “California AI Guidance: Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools” 📅: Today, 1/15 🕓: 4 p.m. 🔗‍️: bit.ly/CAAIGuidance...

Congratulations to our 2026 United States Senate Youth Program students who were recognized by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, CDE, and the California State Board of Education today in Sacramento!

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided an update to the State Board of Education's first meeting of 2026. He highlighted the Governor’s proposed budget w/ many important investments in TK-12 education and shared his five-year “literacy moonshot” plan to close CA’s literacy gap.

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond spoke before the Assembly Higher Education Committee to provide testimony for his support of AB 1241 (Schiavo), the Pay it Forward, Pay it Back Pilot Program.

Nominations close soon for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award — an annual recognition honoring California high school counselors who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career. 🏆✨

Join us and help shape literacy success for Black students in California! 📚 Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond issues statement on Governor Newsom’s 2026–27 budget proposal:

✨ Celebrating excellence in education! Last night, we honored the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year. @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond recognized five outstanding educators whose dedication and passion are shaping the future for students across California.

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced his literacy moonshot, a five-year plan to close the third-grade literacy gap. The plan would represent the most significant investment and the first long-term plan for literacy in recent California history.

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond reflects on the one-year anniversary of the Eaton and Palisades Fires:

Teacher training leaders: ELPAC Listening Domain—Listen to a Speaker Support an Opinion (LSO) Task Type is a #ToolsForTeachers professional learning resource featuring interactive explorations to build understanding of the LSO task type! smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/2060

The CDE recently released updated artificial intelligence (AI) guidance for California schools. 🤖🌐 Join us as we will provide an overview of the guidance, explore key themes, and opportunities to consider how the guidance can be applied within the local context.

Get ready for the 15th annual Steps to College – the BIGGEST bilingual and binational university fair in Northern California! Through specialized workshops, students and their families can be educated on how to apply to universities and access diverse resources.

Plenty of seats available for virtual Youth #MentalHealth First Aid trainings throughout January! More in the thread 👇

Shine a light on kindness! 🤗✨ CDE continues its partnership with the #GreatKindnessChallenge, and we encourage all our schools, educators, and students to participate from January 26–30, 2026. You can find more tools and resources to participate in at thegreatkindnesschallenge.com

The CDE has released new artificial intelligence guidance for the safe and effective use of AI in California schools.

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

2026 U.S. Senate Youth Profile: Jerry Yang Jerry, a senior at North Hollywood Senior High School in @laschools.bsky.social, plans to study public policy and environmental science to understand how to build institutions that redress historic environmental justice issues.

2026 U.S. Senate Youth Profile: Leanne Fan Leanne, a senior at Westview High School in the Poway Unified School District, would like to become the U.S. Surgeon General or lead the Centers for Disease Control. 🏛️⭐ Learn more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

2026 U.S. Senate Youth Profile: Gabrielle Listana Gabrielle, a senior at Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory in San Francisco, desires to major in public policy and science, technology, and society to learn to develop equitable climate solutions for Californians.

2026 U.S. Senate Youth Profile: Cindy Chen Cindy, a senior at Walnut High School in the Walnut Valley High School District, desires to serve as a California legislator and one of the youngest U.S. senators, ultimately becoming a Supreme Court justice.

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings this January! Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth. Limited spots remain for the #YMHFA and are open for registration.

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ Corina Martinez is a kindergarten teacher at Pioneer Elementary School in the Escondido Union School District (San Diego County). Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ Heather Povinelli is a second-grade teacher at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy in the Monrovia Unified School District (Los Angeles County). Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

The CDE mourns the passing of Betty Reid Soskin, a pioneering civil rights activist, historian, and national treasure whose life reshaped how generations understand our shared history.

🔔 IMPORTANT UPDATE! Deadline has been extended to Dec. 29! 🔔 All high school juniors and seniors who attend high school in CA are invited to join more than 1,000 alumni leaders in the Golden State for the Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project.

Extended Deadline! 🚨❗ School districts are encouraged to nominate a counselor who exemplifies dedication, equity, and student success. Nomination applications must now be submitted by January 16, 2026: castudentaid.org/marmaduke

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ Chrizia Dela Rosa is a ninth-grade mathematics teacher at Piedmont Hills High School in the East Side Union High School District. Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Teachers—In this high school ELA #ToolsForTeachers resource, To Know a Dog: Analysis Within and Across Text, students look for text-based evidence and analyze connections between ideas as they relate to the thesis of an article. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1336 (account required)

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ Rene Romero is an eleventh- and twelfth-grade International Baccalaureate Language and Literature teacher at South Hills High School in the Covina-Valley Unified School District (Los Angeles County). Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Meet our 2026 California Teacher of the Year! 🍎⭐ April Raguindin is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in the Bakersfield City School District. Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Earlier this week, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined faculty and staff of Laney College and Oakland city officials for a tribute walk honoring the legacy of legendary football coach John Beam.

Teachers — In this interactive middle school life sciences #ToolsForTeachers resource, All Systems Go!, students work together to create a physical model to explore how body systems use energy during a sprint. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1897 (account required)

#ICYMI: @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and CDE announced California’s student representatives for the annual United States Senate Youth Program (#USSYP). Congratulations to Cindy, Gabrielle, Leanne, and Jerry! Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Don’t forget to join the CDE Statewide Literacy Office this Thursday for a webinar on improving #literacy outcomes for Black students. Register today at tinyurl.com/Literacy1225CDE

Submit your nomination before Friday! 🚨❗ Nominations are open for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award — an annual recognition honoring high school counselors across the Golden State. Learn more at: castudentaid.org/marmaduke

Hey @usdeptofed.bsky.social: Franklin would never.

Hate has no place in our schools or our communities. @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond today condemned the recent “human swastika” incident at Branham High School in San Jose, calling it a horrendous act that is appalling on every level.

It’s #ComputerScienceEducationWeek! 👨‍💻🌐 Join the CDE as we recognize #CSEdWeekto inspire K-12 students to learn computer science, advocate for equity in computer science education, and celebrate the contributions of students, teachers, and partners to the field.

Teachers — Start with a Clean Sheet: Modeling and Data Analysis is a grade 5 math lesson that guides students in analyzing and evaluating a math problem using the 5 Math Processes (Predict, Observe, Select, Order, and Connect). smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1940 (account required)

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the CDE today honored and recognized the outstanding contributions and dedication of our CDE employees who have served 25 years of state service. Thank you for your commitment and resilience! 🎉✨

Join us tomorrow where we will discuss the essential components of a comprehensive and effective literacy plan, including the role of screening for risk of reading difficulties. 🖥️ Register: tinyurl.com/CDELiteracyScreening.

❗ Apply before Dec. 15 ❗ The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) is calling out to all Asian and Pacific Islander students in California for a transformative experience! Learn more and sign up at: www.apylp.net

Celebrating our outstanding CA Teachers of the Year! 🎉✨🍎 Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond congratulated the 2026 CA Teachers of the Year during a special professional development event at CDE. Read more about them here: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

We are thrilled to announce these extraordinary high school students who will represent California in the 64th annual United States Senate Youth Program! Read more about them here: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr25/y...

Register for several upcoming Youth Mental Health First Aid (#YMHFA) webinars that will teach adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health challenges in youth. Please see the available dates and times below:

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond unveiled his educational proposals for the 2026 legislative and budgetary cycles in an informational hearing on Monday at CDE. Thank you Assemblymember Hadwick, Senator Rubio, and program-area experts, scholars, and school administrators for attending!

Today is #NationalSpecialEducationDay! ⭐ We celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and unique strengths of California’s students with disabilities. The CDE remains committed to inclusive classrooms, individualized supports, and ensuring that every student can thrive. 💙