California Department of Education

California Department of Education California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood.

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than seven million children and young adults in more than 9,000 schools. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs. The CDE's mission is to provide leadership, assistance, oversight, and resources so that every Californian has access to an education that meets world-class standards. The CDE is committed to working in partnership with local schools to improve student achievement.

Attention California juniors and seniors! 🚨 Want to represent your state in Washington, D.C., meet national leaders, and...
09/16/2026

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 2027 United States Senate Youth Program! If you’re passionate about leadership, public service, and making a difference, this is for you: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26ltr0827.asp

💡✋ Have an idea to address declining student enrollment? We want to hear from you!California State Superintendent of Pub...
09/15/2026

💡✋ Have an idea to address declining student enrollment? We want to hear from you!

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and CDE are looking for bright ideas to address declining student enrollment and bold actions to better support students.

📧 Email your idea to [email protected]
📅 Submission deadline is Wednesday, September 23, 2026

September 15-October 15 is ! In classrooms across California, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich histor...
09/15/2026

September 15-October 15 is !
In classrooms across California, this month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, cultures, languages, literature, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

Join the CDE in celebrating the educators, families, authors, artists, scientists, leaders, and students whose stories enrich our schools and communities.

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond invites district and county leaders, school board me...
09/14/2026

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond invites district and county leaders, school board members, legislators, and education partners to a statewide summit on one of the defining challenges facing California schools: declining enrollment.

As enrollment falls statewide, districts face budget pressures that reach every classroom. This summit will bring together leaders to share how districts are managing the fiscal and programmatic realities of declining enrollment and to preview the Superintendent's proposal to move California from attendance-based (ADA) funding to an enrollment-based model that reflects the students that schools are serving.

Register today at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWYBUXqLINBQBZJm37_U1jaBS9VspE_5KH4sU_cdw4_Qw32Q/viewform

Ready to take your UDL work further?New resources are available to help California educators and leaders move Universal ...
09/14/2026

Ready to take your UDL work further?
New resources are available to help California educators and leaders move Universal Design for Learning from ideas into practice.

Tomorrow, join the CDE for a free statewide webinar and explore practical tools for wherever you are in your UDL journey. Come explore various resources, hear how they are being used in practice, and identify your next step.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m2qT2j6ETOGTjfNTPmbIQQ?fbclid=IwY2xjawUVTv1wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVRsZnhXa295OGVLeDNmSW5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe8hRZkfll9GQ-5xEXBZLQTLjHlB1CFDHhTy8JlRrgo4Z9Z_-vZ7WLUyqj-yU_aem_aFmf7Ahgm-mUDivsyPzJSg #/registration

Hey educators - it's High School Voter Education Week(s)! How are you encouraging your students to engage civically? By ...
09/14/2026

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!

🗳️ Learn more at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26ltr0715.asp

Today, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was among state leaders recognized for their ...
09/11/2026

Today, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond was among state leaders recognized for their work to advance community schools at the California Community Schools EMPOWER Summit in Ontario.

Superintendent Thurmond was recognized for his advocacy and commitment to advancing Community Schools across California. California has made an unprecedented investment in community schools. The $4.1 billion California Community Schools Partnership Program, the largest community schools investment in the nation, is supporting nearly 2,500 schools statewide. The latest state budget also secured permanent, ongoing funding to expand the community schools program.

Superintendent Thurmond also recognized Governor Gavin Newsom for elevating whole-child supports and community schools as part of California’s broader educational strategy, and State Board of Education President Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond for her long-standing commitment to deeper learning, equity, and creating conditions for students to thrive. 🏫⭐

The CDE, in partnership with the UC/CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning, is hosting a webinar on...
09/11/2026

The CDE, in partnership with the UC/CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning, is hosting a webinar on October 1, designed to help local educational agencies strengthen their approaches to preventing and addressing bullying, fostering an inclusive school culture, identifying students who may be experiencing bullying, and providing effective supports and responses.

👉 Register now at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RhEiG0k3SMG2SHlfhpRKSA #/registration

Today, we honor the anniversary of September 11, 2001. We remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and ...
09/11/2026

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.

This , we recognize the people whose work helps California’s students learn, grow, and thrive. From educators and schoo...
09/07/2026

This , we recognize the people whose work helps California’s students learn, grow, and thrive.

From educators and school staff to bus drivers, food service workers, custodians, counselors, administrators, and countless others — public education is powered by people who show up every day for students and families.

Thank you to California’s education workforce for all you do!

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