CA Department of Education

School districts still have time to celebrate a student writer! Learn more below:

Discover ways to build inclusive learning environments and promote equity for every child! Join @CaliforniaDSS and @CADeptEd for a free webinar, “Changing the Lens: From Exclusion to Inclusion,” on March 24, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (PST). Register now: bit.ly/4sNMtfE.

Teacher training leaders: ELPAC Reading Domain—Reading an Informational Passage (RIF) Task Type is a #ToolsForTeachers professional learning resource featuring interactive explorations to build understanding of the RIF Task Type! smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/2105 (account required)

Kindergarten helps students develop familiarity with school routines, relationships with teachers and peers, and a sense of belonging in the classroom. The bill is now headed to the Assembly Committee on Appropriations.

Kindergarten is a critical entry point in a student’s educational journey. In his remarks, Superintendent Thurmond said AB 1631 represents a crucial step in strengthening the foundation for both academic success and consistent school engagement.

Yesterday, @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond testified before the Assembly Education Committee as a sponsor of Assembly Bill 1631 (Muratsuchi), which would require students to complete one year of kindergarten before entering first grade.

Shout-out time! Hayward Unified School District is showing what real parent partnership looks like by leading with equity – removing barriers and making sure every family has a voice in student success. 🧵

Read more (cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr2…) and watch the press event via our Facebook web page: facebook.com/CAEducation/vi…

In the video, the six-year-old boy can be seen drawing an airplane on a whiteboard and urgently using gestures and signs to try to communicate to his mother that he wants to return to the United States.

At the press event today, @CA_Supt Tony Thurmond shared a newly released video of Joseph Londono Rodriguez, a six-year-old Deaf child who was enrolled at the California School for the Deaf, Fremont, when he was detained and deported with his mother under false pretenses.

There is a LOT to learn when it comes to planning meals for preschoolers! They are slightly different from older students (K-12). Pro Tip: check out the USDA Food Buying Guide! foodbuyingguide.fns.usda.gov/Home/Home

Stay cool & keep hydrated, California! Hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration and heat related illness. 📲 Find a cooling center in your county if needed: news.caloes.ca.gov/cooling-center…

📍 Wednesday, April 22, at 3 p.m.: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 📍 Thursday, April 23, at 8 a.m.: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

📍 Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m.: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 📍 Saturday, April 18, at 9 a.m.: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Free Youth Mental Health First Aid Virtual Trainings! Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth.

A great opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence positive change, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all youth. Apply at bit.ly/4sxUcOP.

One week until the deadline! 🚨❗ California county offices of education are invited to participate in the 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year (CSEY) Program. Read more and submit a nomination before March 24: cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26l…

#ICYMI: 408 middle schools and high schools have been selected for the prestigious 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program! 🏫⭐ Read more: cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr2…

High school students in 9-12th grades are invited to participate in an essay or visual arts contest to increase awareness of the #ArmenianGenocide. Deadline for both contests is Friday, March 27. Learn more at: cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26l…