The CDE invites districts and schools to participate in civic engagement opportunities during the 2026–27 school year. High School Voter Education Weeks will take place Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 25, 2026.

Stability Drives Success! 🏠🙌 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond cordially invites you to attend a vital convening dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges facing our education system: the homelessness crisis. www.tinyurl.com/StabilityDrivesSuccess26

Big congratulations to Saisha Pal and Elena Zhang, who were named by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond as California’s delegates to the 63rd annual National Youth Science Camp! 🚀✨ Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/y...

Earlier this week, the CDE hosted a potluck to recognize and celebrate the 2026 summer interns for their hard work, dedication, and contributions to supporting California’s students.

The CDE, in partnership with the West Comprehensive Center, invites educators to participate in the Adolescent Literacy Professional Learning Series designed to support evidence-based literacy practices for students in grades 4-9.

The California Youth Empowerment Commission provides a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence positive change, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all youth. 🚀 Don’t miss out — apply today at bit.ly/4sxUcOP

Today is the last meeting for the State Board of Education Student Member, Vanessa Ejike. Thank you for serving. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in California and beyond! ⭐✨

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided remarks at the State Board of Education meeting, where he discussed the recently passed 2026–27 California state budget, which will provide record per-pupil funding. Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/y...

Today, staff from the CDE Bus Driver Training facility in West Sacramento gave our summer intern cohort a tour of the facility, classrooms, and an ADA-compliant school bus. We rigorously train our bus drivers to maintain programs and ensure students arrive safely at school. 🚌

Governor @gavinnewsom.bsky.social has signed the 2026–27 California state budget, securing critical investments in public education that reflect priorities advanced by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education.

Today in Torrance, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond visited the Sling Aircraft Factory at the Torrance Airport to tour the site, which will soon host a cohort of high school interns for a paid internship program.

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

Congratulations to this year’s finalists! 👏 The 2027 CA School Counselor of the Year recipient will be honored during the California Association of School Counselors Annual Awards Ceremony on October 7, held in Riverside.

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined @asmcoreyjackson.bsky.social to testify on AB 673 in Sacramento during a hearing of the California Senate Committee on Human Services.

Today in Sacramento, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond attended the inaugural meeting of the California Education Interagency Council, bringing together state leaders from education, business, labor, and finance.

Teachers — Discover How to Make a Bouncier Ball! with this grade 5 #ToolsForTeachers science lesson! Students make a bouncy ball and improve upon a prototype to increase the bounce height of the ball. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1550 (account required)

Happy Summer Break from the CDE! 🏝️⛱️🌞🌊

Today, the CDE celebrates #Juneteenth. It’s a time to pause, remember an important day in our nation’s history, and reflect on what it means to continue working toward freedom, opportunity, and equality for all. ✊🏾

Discover California stories that shaped the nation! 🏞️☀️🐻 To celebrate #Juneteenth and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, California State Parks announced that a special-edition Historian Passport is free to download through the July 4th weekend!

Today, staff from the CDE Nutrition Services Division gave our summer intern cohort a tour of the Sacramento Distribution Center, which has supported the National School Lunch Program for more than 70 years.

Teachers — In this grade 4 ELA #ToolsForTeachers resource, Tell Me a Story: Text Structures and Features, students discuss a story with a partner or small group to identify and explain examples of text structures and features. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1827 (account required)

While school may be out for the summer, hunger never takes a break. More than 3.5 million eligible California children will automatically receive #SUNBucks EBT cards to purchase groceries this month, and each eligible child will receive $120.

Attention CA teachers — Electric vs. Gas Cars: Justify Your Decision is a high school #ToolsForTeachers lesson where students interpret data and use it to construct chains of reasoning to justify solutions. smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1962 (account required)

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Goldrich Cultural Center at the Holocaust Museum LA. This represents a major expansion of the museum’s campus, enabling it to educate more students about the lessons and relevance of the Holocaust.

It was a great visit yesterday to William Land Elementary School in the Sacramento City Unified School District to read to students!

Healthy students start with healthy meals! 🍓🌱🥦 During National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, we celebrate the fresh foods that help fuel learning, growth, and success in and out of the classroom.

On World Environment Day, let’s celebrate our beautiful planet and raise awareness about the importance of environmental conservation. ♻️🌎🌿

Celebrate our Golden State during CA State Parks Week! 🏞️🌲 Next week is California State Parks Week (June 10-14), an exciting annual event that celebrates the amazing diversity of California’s State Park System and the people who visit and help protect these iconic places.

Nominate a teacher today! 🍎💡 The search for California’s 2027 Teachers of the Year is underway! County offices of education coordinators: this is your opportunity to spotlight extraordinary educators who are making a difference every day in classrooms across the state.

Today marks the beginning of #PrideMonth, a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities across California and the nation.