I couldn't be prouder of this year's honorees and everything they pour into their school communities to ensure students are safe, healthy, and learning. Congratulations!

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! Find out more and apply at bit.ly/4sxUcOP.

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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.

Math proficiency is a critical foundation in a student’s educational journey, and this bill will help schools identify students earlier.

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 with a photo of colorful number tiles.

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

I encourage teachers to register their classrooms to participate via Zoom at www.tinyurl.com/BHM-BASRI, and members of the public can watch each session through our Facebook Live page at www.facebook.com/CAEducation.
I look forward to seeing you as we discuss the stars and more!

naming many of the stars in our sky, and serving as the first Vice Chancellor for Equity and Inclusion at UC Berkeley. California students are encouraged to submit questions to me to ask Dr. Basri via tinyurl.com/BHM-Astronomer.

Joining me for the first webinar on Friday, February 6, at 10:30 a.m. is astronomer and astrophysicist Dr. Gibor Basri, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy at the University of California, Berkeley, whose accomplishments include researching exoplanets for NASA, ...

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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. ..

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...by corporations, it would put resources back into our schools and communities to offset the harm done to California families.

We must make every effort to make sure that our students have healthy, safe environments in which they can thrive. ...

... I’m proud to co-sponsor Assembly Bill 1633 to impose a tax on private detention centers and hold these corporations accountable. This bill – authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney and co-authored by Assemblymembers Mia Bonta and Mike Gipson – would not only discourage reckless actions ...

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. ...

… Call (510) 248-4204 and learn more about the CSDF at: www.csdeagles.com

…. in American Sign Language and English. The state even has a transportation grant so that students who do not live nearby may be shuttled to and from their homes on weekends and school holiday periods. Students are admitted on a rolling basis and short-term programs are available, too. …

… that supports students to connect with their peers and to be fully immersed in Deaf culture.

I encourage any interested family to check out all of the opportunities that exist at our State Special Schools. CSDF is recognized for its academic rigor and direct bilingual instruction …

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 ….

…. that supports students to connect with their peers and to be fully immersed in Deaf culture.

I encourage any interested family to check out all of the opportunities that exist at our State Special Schools. CSDF is recognized for its academic rigor and direct bilingual instruction ….

Happy to be with you to advocate for such a game changing program!

I joined faculty and staff of Laney College and Oakland city officials Wednesday for a tribute walk honoring Coach Beam’s legacy, which will live on for generations to come.

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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. ...

Congratulations to Chrizia and all our California Teachers of the Year!

A ninth-grade mathematics teacher at Piedmont Hills High School in the East Side Union High School District, Chrizia creates a classroom culture in which students understand that they need practice to build their math muscles just like they need practice to build skill on the court. ...

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. ...

He works to ensure that every child feels supported to take on new challenges, develop their voice, and thrive.

Congratulations to Rene and all our California Teachers of the Year!

As an International Baccalaureate teacher who supports students to make meaning out of advanced and complex texts, Rene uses his own background as an English Learner from East Los Angeles to ensure that his classroom is an inclusive and supportive environment. ...

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. ....

Congratulations to Gabrielle, Cindy, Leanne, Jerry and all the fantastic students who applied for the USSYP. Our future is in amazing hands!

Find resources about Indigenous territories, languages, and more at www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ai/re/.

Native American Heritage Month is a special recognition, and every month of the year is a time to celebrate and elevate Native American cultures and histories, ensuring they remain a vibrant and integral part of our shared future.