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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 16h

🏳️‍🌈 October is LGBTQ+ History Month! 🏳️‍🌈 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and CDE recognize the history, contributions, and resilience of #LGBTQ+ individuals and celebrate the diversity that makes California’s school communities stronger.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 20h

More wins for CA students and educators! ⭐🏫 This year, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond sponsored six bills that became law, advancing key priorities for California’s students, families, and educators. (1/2)

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UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning @uccsucollab.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How can we help students know where to turn when bullying happens? Join us OCT 22 at 2 PM PT to explore the new SB 939 Resource Toolkit, developed by undergraduate students to support students, families, and school communities. Register: bit.ly/4rS01aQ

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#ICYMI: Last week, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond hosted a virtual summit on declining enrollment to examine the demographic and fiscal forces driving the decline and identify solutions to build a more sustainable public education system.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy World Teachers’ Day! 🍎📚 Today, we celebrate California’s teachers and educators around the world who inspire curiosity, support students, and help learners reach their full potential. Thank you for the lasting difference you make every day!

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

👏 A historic milestone for SMCJUHSD! 👏 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined Monterey County education leaders, students, and community members this week to celebrate South Monterey County Joint Union High School District's successful exit from state receivership.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢 TOMORROW! 📢 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond invites you to a statewide virtual summit at 10 a.m. on one of the defining challenges facing California schools: declining enrollment. 💻🔗Click here to register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the CDE celebrate California Native American Day. Join us in recognizing the rich cultures, histories, languages, traditions, and contributions of California’s native people. ☀️

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Championing a Strong Financial Future! 💸 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond was recognized today with the Personal Finance Education Champion award from Next Gen Personal Finance for his advocacy to make personal finance education available to all CA high school students.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Learn more about the study and its impact via @ucsandiego.bsky.social: today.ucsd.edu/story/expand.... More information about the TUPE program can be found on the CDE’s TUPE Overview web page: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/at/tup...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Prevention works. And CA schools are helping protect students from tobacco and nicotine addiction. 💙 A study across 358 CA schools found students in Tobacco-Use Prevention Education-funded schools were: 📉 20% less likely to use tobacco overall 📉 23% less likely to vape

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Let’s celebrate our Deaf communities and continue working toward inclusive, accessible schools. Visit the CDE’s State Special Schools web page for more information: cde.ca.gov/sp/ss/

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State Special Schools - Specialized Programs (CA Dept of Education)

Provides administrative oversight and support to three State Special Schools and three Diagnostic Centers in California.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

September is National #DeafAwarenessMonth! 🤟💙 Join us in celebrating the achievements, culture, language, and contributions of Deaf and hard-of-hearing students across California.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Attention California juniors and seniors! Want to meet national leaders and earn a $10k scholarship? Apply for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program! www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2... #USSYP

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UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning @uccsucollab.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join the UC|CSU Collaborative and CDE on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 at 2 PM PT for a webinar on preventing and addressing bullying, fostering inclusive school cultures, identifying students experiencing bullying, and providing effective supports. Register Now: bit.ly/4cOimzk

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

💡✋ Have an idea to address declining student enrollment? We want to hear from you! @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and CDE are looking for bright ideas to address declining student enrollment and bold actions to better support students. 📧 initiatives@cde.ca.gov 📅 Deadline: 9/23/26

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

@casuperintendent.bsky.social 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. Register today at: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond was among state leaders recognized for their work to advance community schools at the California Community Schools EMPOWER Summit in Ontario! 🏫⭐

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The CDE and @uccsucollab.bsky.social are hosting a webinar designed to help schools 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.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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. #neverforget

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 Join us for the CA Black Educators Convening 2026! Connect, share ideas, and explore strategies to increase the presence and impact of Black educators and support student success. 📅: Oct. 12 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 📍: East End Complex, Sacramento 🔗: tinyurl.com/BSAEducators26

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. Every student, educator, and family deserves to feel supported, valued, and connected. For resources, visit the CDE Youth Suicide Prevention web page: www.cde.ca.gov/ls/mh/suicid...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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. 📅: Tuesday, September 15 🕒: 3 p.m. 👉 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From student progress in Coachella Valley, to strong literacy gains at Tracy Elementary in Baldwin Park, Community Schools in Salinas, and TK and award-winning robotics programs in Davis, California schools are creating opportunities for students to learn, grow, and thrive.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond shared highlights from recent school visits across California with the State Board of Education, celebrating the extraordinary work happening in our classrooms.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay! 📚 Books have the power to take us anywhere. From the classroom to adventures around the world. @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond has made ensuring that CA students are reading by third grade a key priority.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Celebrate #NationalLiteracyMonth with our updated Recommended #LiteratureList! Our searchable database contains hundreds of newly published titles for Prekindergarten through Grade 12. 📚 📖 Search today by visiting www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/rl/

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every school day matters. Regular attendance gives students more opportunities to learn and stay on track academically. When students show up, they have more opportunities to thrive! 🏫

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

CalKIDS takes that commitment one step further — giving eligible students a real investment toward college or career training. Millions of accounts are still waiting to be claimed! Check your student’s eligibility at CalKIDS.org #CalKIDS1Million

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CalKIDS

The State of California is proud to announce the launch of the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) program.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This milestone builds on Supt. Thurmond’s longstanding work to give students the tools to build financially secure futures. In 2024, he championed AB 2927, that made personal finance a high school graduation requirement in CA.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined the Monterey County Office of Education to celebrate 1 million CalKIDS Scholarship Accounts claimed statewide! 💸📈

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

ATTN California juniors and seniors! 🚨 Want to represent your state in D.C., meet national leaders, and earn a $10k scholarship? Apply for the 2027 U.S. Senate Youth Program: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2... #USSYP 🏛️

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is #NationalLiteracyMonth! Literacy opens the door to opportunity. Whether you’re picking up a book, sharing a story, practicing your writing, or helping a young reader discover the joy of learning, every page makes a difference. 📖

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

All Things #BackToSchool! 🍎✏️📚 @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education support our schools in continuing a successful start to the school year. 📅: Sept. 3, 2026 🕑: 2 p.m. 🔗: Register at: www.tinyurl.com/ATBTS-CDE

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

California’s school fiscal oversight system isn’t broken. One local dispute doesn’t justify rewriting statewide law in the final days of session. Sac City students deserve solutions, not political maneuvering. I urge the Legislature to reject this rushed proposal.

Dark blue, light blue and white graphic with black text that states: State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Responds to Legislative Proposal to Change California’s School Fiscal Oversight System. “Sacramento City Unified faces long-standing, serious fiscal challenges, but one local dispute does not justify rewriting California's statewide fiscal oversight system in the final days of the legislative session. The existing system provides multiple layers of accountability, with important roles for the district, county, the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), and state. It also provides an additional safeguard when a district needs more support to get back on the path to financial stability. That's exactly how I approached Sacramento. I have not assumed the county's fiscal oversight authority. I have brought the parties together, relied on independent fiscal expertise, and continued working toward long-term stability for the district.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We join people around the world in mourning the passing of Dolly Parton. An incomparable singer and songwriter, Dolly was also a passionate champion for literacy. We are grateful for her extraordinary legacy and proud to help carry it forward. @casuperintendent.bsky.social

multicolored guitars and books on a white background. A bright orange box includes black text that reads Through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, she helped put books into the hands of California’s youngest children—building a love of reading from the very beginning and laying the foundation for children to become strong readers by third grade. Her music touched generations. Her commitment to literacy will continue to shape generations of readers to come.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

—just beginning their first day of school and building robots while developing technical, leadership and teamwork skills.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

From the first 15 minutes of Transitional Kindergarten to an award-winning high school robotics team. 📚🤖 Yesterday, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond visited Davis Joint USD to see students at two very different points in their education...

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Trump Administration used its White House back-to-school event to attack California schools and threaten federal education funding. My response:

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“The Secretary is describing a California that doesn't exist. What exists: nearly 6 million kids working on reading, math, and getting to graduation. The Trump Administration has no interest in that reality - so it's inventing one that isn't there. That doesn't help a single child learn to read or excel in STEM.
In twenty years of back-to-school events, no parent has ever asked me about ‘radical experiments.’ They ask about counselors, qualified math teachers, and getting phones out of their kids' hands during class.
That's the work. Secretary McMahon has a standing invitation to visit any California school she wants - she picks the district. We'll talk to parents together. Then we can have an honest conversation about federal funding stability and the special education dollars Washington promised - and never delivered.”

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Superintendent Thurmond commended both schools for ensuring students have the resources and opportunities they need to learn and succeed.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Both schools are part of California’s Community Schools Partnership Program, a $4.1 billion initiative, the largest of its kind in the nation. Community Schools connect students and families with academic, social-emotional, health and other supports.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

At Salinas High, Superintendent Thurmond visited classrooms and connected with students and educators. At Boronda Meadows, he read with third-grade students and met with student leaders.

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California Department of Education @cadepted.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Welcoming Salinas Students Back to School! @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond visited Salinas High School and Boronda Meadows Elementary School this morning to celebrate the new school year and highlight the importance of literacy and whole-child education.

A man reads to students and their teacher in a classroom.

A man poses outside with students and their cowboy school mascot.

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