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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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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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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Productive conversations continued today as we brought SCUSD and SCOE together to work toward fiscal solutions. The discussions can be tough at times, but both sides remain at the table and focused on a path forward.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

As we close out #ClassifiedSchoolEmployeesWeeek, this year's California Classified School Employee of the Year honorees share what they love about their jobs. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is grateful for the commitment these workers bring to their school communities every day.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

As State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I am proud to support State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson’s Senate Bill 1067, which will require universal screening for math difficulties beginning in kindergarten. @senakilahweber.bsky.social @cadepted.bsky.social

Blue text on light blue background that reads: State Superintendent Thurmond Supports SB 1067 (Weber Pierson) to Require Universal Math Screenings and SB 1067 (Weber Pierson) would:

require universal screening for math difficulties beginning in kindergarten

help schools identify students who need support earlier on, before gaps in learning emerge

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

California educators & students are invited to join me for a new ongoing webinar series in recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth! In this webinar series, I will interview Black civic leaders whose work is a testament to the contributions of Black Californians to the history of our state & our nation. ..

Dark blue graphic with stars and yellow and white text inviting people to a Living Black History webinar on February 6.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Private corporations should not be allowed to profit from the mass and cruel detention of our neighbors, which traumatizes whole communities and causes our students mental and emotional distress. This undermines the critical work underway to close achievement gaps and support student learning. ...

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Today, I had the privilege of spending time at our California School for the Deaf - Fremont, one of our State Special Schools. I am always inspired to see the opportunities that CSDF provides our Eagles: access to the arts, career technical education, and athletics all in an environment ….

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Legendary football coach John Beam showed generations of students in Oakland that their circumstances did not define their future, that hard work creates opportunity, and that education is the ultimate path to freedom. ...

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A group of people sit and stand at an outside vigil.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Chrizia Dela Rosa is a dedicated teacher and volleyball coach who is passionate about knowing and including every child. I had the privilege of calling Chrizia with the news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. ...

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

It was a pleasure calling Rene Romero with the news that he is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. Rene is an 11th- and 12th-grade International Baccalaureate Language and Literature teacher at South Hills High School in the Covina Valley Unified School District. ....

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Native Americans are very much a part of today’s California, living, working, and caring for the land as they always have done. 🧵

Three people pose outdoors. Two are wearing native and indigenous attire. At the bottom is a green background with black text that reads Native American Heritage Month.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

I had the pleasure of calling April Raguindin with the surprise news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

All children should have access to healthy meals at school so they can achieve their potential every day!

A man serves elementary school students food. Blue text around the photo reads "National School Lunch Week October 13-17; California served nearly 885 million free breakfasts and lunches to students last school year."

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Diversity is our strength — and together, we’re building a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Latino Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our heritage and those who paved the way, like worker's rights champion Dolores Huerta.

Two people post outside in front of a building with a red footer and yellow text that reads Celebrating Latino Heritage Month.

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Tony Thurmond @casuperintendent.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Nothing should get in the way of our students having a quality education. Welcome back to school! I’ve visited many schools across California as we kick off the new school year. I have seen smiling faces of students and parents as they step into new classrooms ...

A man in a suit high fives young students as they walk into their school on a red carpet.

A man in a suit watches two students work on a tablet.

Two people talk in front of a school bus in the early morning hours.

A man on a stage speaks next to a light installation that reads JOY.

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