California State Superintendent of Public Instruction

07/10/2026

Stability Drives Success!

Hosted by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, “Stability Drives Success: A Summit on the Student Homelessness Crisis” will provide local educational agencies with the tools and partnerships to better identify and serve homeless and unaccompanied students, highlight the legislative push for Assembly Bill 673 (Jackson), and lay the groundwork for future policy and budget investments to expand housing options for California's most vulnerable students.

Join us virtually via Zoom by signing up at www.tinyurl.com/StabilityDrivesSuccess26

07/08/2026

Today, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond provided remarks at the State Board of Education meeting.

Superintendent Thurmond discussed the recently passed 2026–27 California state budget, which will provide record per-pupil funding, strengthen support for students with the greatest needs and educator workforce initiatives, and continue California’s leadership in community schools, universal meals, and student supports. He thanked the California Legislature for prioritizing support for students experiencing homelessness by allocating $146 million for homeless youth services, consistent with his sponsored legislation of Assembly Bill 673. This budget also invests $428 million in teacher pipeline programs and provides funding for paid pregnancy leave for educators.

Read more: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel33.asp

07/07/2026

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the 2026–27 California state budget, securing critical investments in public education that reflect priorities advanced by California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education. The budget provides record per-pupil funding, strengthens support for students with the greatest needs, supports educator workforce initiatives, and continues California’s leadership in community schools, universal meals, and student supports.

Superintendent Thurmond issued the following statement in response to the budget package. Read more: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel33.asp

07/02/2026

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond joined Assemblymember Corey Jackson to testify on Assembly Bill (AB) 673 today in Sacramento during a hearing of the California Senate Committee on Human Services. Superintendent Thurmond and Assemblymember Jackson highlighted the importance of supporting unaccompanied youth and the critical need for California to expand emergency shelters.

AB 673, authored by Jackson and sponsored by Superintendent Thurmond, proposes the Unaccompanied Youth Support Grant Program, a pilot initiative aimed at helping local educational agencies provide housing support and stability so students can stay engaged in school and on track to graduate.

Superintendent Thurmond is hosting a summit on July 22 centered on AB 673 with a virtual option to attend. Register today at www.tinyurl.com/StabilityDrivesSuccess26

07/02/2026

Today in Torrance, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond visited the Sling Aircraft Factory at the Torrance Airport to tour the site, which will soon host a cohort of high school interns for a paid internship program.

The program, funded by a $250,000 grant to the South Bay Workforce Investment Board - SBWIB, will partner with Sling to support as many as 60 students from districts across the region with practical work experience, case management, and career development training.

Superintendent Thurmond has championed trade programs and career technical education programs across the state to give students real-world experience, hands-on mentorship, and ultimately provide a clear path to potential employment. Visit the CDE’s California Career Network for career exploration and planning resources. https://www.californiacareers.info/

06/25/2026

Today in Sacramento, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond attended the inaugural meeting of the California Education Interagency Council (CEIC), bringing together state leaders from education, business, labor, and finance. The CEIC was established last year to align efforts across K-12, post-secondary education, employers, and the statewide workforce system, with the central aim of improving educational pathways into the workforce.

California has made significant progress through collaboration among the CDE, Labor, the Chancellor’s Office for Community Colleges, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards, and the California Workforce Development Board. In California, career technical education (CTE) pathways are one of the many ways high schools provide students with direct access to engaging, hands-on, real-world learning experiences. More information about CTE pathways can be found on the CDE's Career Technical Education webpage: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/

06/11/2026

Today in Los Angeles, California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Goldrich Cultural Center at the Holocaust Museum LA. The opening of the Goldrich Cultural Center represents a major expansion of the museum’s campus, enabling it to educate more students about the enduring lessons and relevance of the Holocaust, with a goal of reaching 150,000 students by 2030.

Superintendent Thurmond, a co-chair of the Governor’s Council on Holocaust and Genocide Education, has championed antibias education through his Education to End Hate Initiative. California educators are encouraged to teach about the Holocaust to cultivate empathy and understanding and to combat antisemitism and hate.

06/09/2026

It was a great visit yesterday to William Land Elementary School in the Sacramento City Unified School District to read to students! The school, which CDE recognized as a California Distinguished School in 2008 and 2018, also runs a dual-language Mandarin immersion program from kindergarten through 6th grade.

Monday was a school-wide Level Learning Celebration, as students achieved their quarterly literacy growth goals. Great work by the principal, Ellen Lee Carlson, as well as the students and staff. California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and CDE are working to raise funds to implement a five-year statewide plan to help all students read by third grade. Superintendent Thurmond’s plan contains key strategies proven to improve literacy and would represent the most significant investment and the first long-term literacy plan in recent California history. The plan includes funding for specialized professional learning and coaching, high-impact tutoring, and screening for reading difficulties.

06/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of , a time to celebrate the contributions, history, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities across California and the nation. Throughout the month, we recognize the importance of creating learning environments where every student feels safe, respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the CDE are proud to stand with our LGBTQ+ students, families, educators, and staff as we celebrate Pride Month and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that every student can thrive! 🌈🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

: California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the CDE partnered with the nonprofit SupplyBank.org to collect and distribute donations and emergency resources to school communities that experience situations such as the chemical storage tank emergency in , especially for homeless students or students and families displaced due to the evacuation order. These contributions can cover hotel costs, along with gas cards, food, water, clothing, and school supplies.

Donations can be made at https://supplybank.org/disaster-relief-fund/

More information can be found in this CDE news release: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr26/yr26rel32.asp

Essential Supplies for Communities in Crisis The Disaster Relief Fund is administered by SupplyBank.org, to provide an opportunity for the public and organizations to donate to a central location to support children and families’ unique needs during times of crisis. Convened by State Superintenden...