Teachers — Integrated Deeper Learning Resource is a grade 7 #ToolsForTeachers lesson in which students practice the claim, target, and standards assessed in the related interim assessment performance task.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1789 (account required)
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond gave opening remarks at the 2026 NAACP California/Hawaii State Conference in Sacramento, where he discussed several bills he’s sponsoring to fund affordable housing and subsidized housing for homeless and unaccompanied youth.
It's #NationalLibraryWeek, and @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond encourages all California schools to participate in celebrating our state and national libraries and library workers, and to promote library use and support! 📚❤️
Congratulations to these nine outstanding classified school employees for their dedication to California’s public school students! @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond named our 2026 Classified School Employees of the Year. 🥳🙌🌟
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/y...
Cindy and Gabrielle gained an in-depth view of the U.S. Senate and the federal government overall, as well as a deeper understanding of the interrelationship of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches. We’re so proud of their accomplishments!
Last month, California’s student representatives for the 2026 U.S. Senate Youth Program, Cindy Chen and Gabrielle Listana, participated in Washington Week to meet and learn from high-level appointed and elected government officials! 🏛️⭐
Thank you, School Librarians!
Join us in expressing gratitude to all the dedicated school librarians who enrich our educational communities every day! 📚🏛️✨ #NationalLibrarianDay
From hands-on science to outdoor learning, California schools play a key role in preparing students to become responsible stewards of a healthier, more sustainable future.
This week is National Environmental Education Week! 🌱🌳⛰️
Environmental education helps K-12 students build the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to understand our world and tackle real-life challenges.
📅 Thursday, May 7: tinyurl.com/47z7c3mr
📅 Wednesday, May 13: tinyurl.com/4h3f2xp2
📅 Wednesday, April 29: tinyurl.com/34wb9e2p
📅 Saturday, May 2: tinyurl.com/4kvnsf38
📅 Wednesday, May 6: tinyurl.com/dzsxtjm2
Please see the available dates below:
📅 Saturday, April 18: tinyurl.com/yj6xxe9x
📅 Wednesday, April 22: tinyurl.com/4cwf6bsu
📅 Saturday, April 25: tinyurl.com/yc344kx7
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. Don’t miss this opportunity to build skills that support the well-being of young people in your community.
Join us on Monday, April 20, for a webinar designed to strengthen school district leaders’ understanding of the full range of high-impact tutoring models, including virtual tutoring with live tutors and fully AI-driven tutoring.
Register via Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
April is #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth! 🤲🌙
We encourage school districts and students across California to explore the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans who have helped shape our communities, classrooms, and country.
Today in San Diego, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined leaders in education and technology for a panel discussion on the state of education in California during the annual ASU+GSV Summit.
#ICYMI: Last week, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond and the CDE were honored to host California State Student Authors to celebrate their published works!
📖 Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/y...
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!
www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2... #HSVoterEducationWeeks
¡Feliz Cumpleaños to civil rights leader and California Education Ambassador, #DoloresHuerta!
Her lifelong fight for workers’ rights, education equity, and social justice continues to inspire California students and educators to lead with courage and make a difference.
Teachers — “Drop It Like It’s…” is a high school Physical Sciences #ToolsForTeachers lesson where groups of students use a coupled-motion simulator to explore the mathematical relationships in Newton’s Second Law.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1822 (account required)
The event will explore the explosive power of fusion — where technology, human ingenuity, and global collaboration converge to unlock unprecedented opportunities for learning, earning, and human flourishing.
Learn more at: www.asugsvsummit.com
This Monday, April 13, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond will participate in a panel discussion in San Diego for the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit.
For the 14th consecutive year, state public schools are invited to apply for a California Civic Learning Award.
The awards honor campus-wide integration of civic learning and engagement. Deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Monday, April 13.
Help us honor the teachers who inspire, innovate, and lead. Apply now at: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
Nominate a teacher today! 🍎🌟
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.
📌 Deadline: July 8, 2026
If you're between the ages of 14–25 years old, a California resident, and ready to serve a two-year term, apply to be a California Youth Empowerment Commissioner today!
Learn more at bit.ly/4sxUcOP.
Calling all California youth! 📢📢
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.
Heads up! High School Voter Education Weeks are coming soon (April 13-24), helping put students on the path to a lifetime of civic engagement and voting.
🗳️✅ Learn more with the California Secretary of State and help make democracy stronger: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
April is National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month!
The CDE’s mission is to equip students with world language skills to fully engage with the diverse mixture of cultures, heritages, and languages found in California and the world.