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Happy Friday! The final #GreatKindnessChallenge this week is to create your own kind act. How will you show kindness? ❤️✨
Find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
January 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Happy Friday! The final #GreatKindnessChallenge this week is to create your own kind act. How will you show kindness? ❤️✨
Find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Teachers — In this first-grade Earth and Space Sciences #ToolsForTeachers resource, Daylight and the Seasons, students explore the Sun's influence on the seasons through a story and observation.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1511 (account required)
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1511 (account required)
January 29, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Teachers — In this first-grade Earth and Space Sciences #ToolsForTeachers resource, Daylight and the Seasons, students explore the Sun's influence on the seasons through a story and observation.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1511 (account required)
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1511 (account required)
It’s Thursday, and today’s #GreatKindnessChallenge is to make a wish for a child in another country. 👦👧🌎
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
January 29, 2026 at 5:37 PM
It’s Thursday, and today’s #GreatKindnessChallenge is to make a wish for a child in another country. 👦👧🌎
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Keeping Families Together 🏠❤️
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced his co-sponsorship of Assembly Bill 1633 during a press conference hosted by Assemblymember Matt Haney today at the State Capitol.
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced his co-sponsorship of Assembly Bill 1633 during a press conference hosted by Assemblymember Matt Haney today at the State Capitol.
January 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Keeping Families Together 🏠❤️
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced his co-sponsorship of Assembly Bill 1633 during a press conference hosted by Assemblymember Matt Haney today at the State Capitol.
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond announced his co-sponsorship of Assembly Bill 1633 during a press conference hosted by Assemblymember Matt Haney today at the State Capitol.
The #GreatKindnessChallenge continues! Today’s challenge is to smile at 25 people. 😊😊
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
January 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM
The #GreatKindnessChallenge continues! Today’s challenge is to smile at 25 people. 😊😊
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust and other victims of Nazi atrocities.
January 28, 2026 at 12:33 AM
On this International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we pause to remember the 6 million Jews killed during the Holocaust and other victims of Nazi atrocities.
We all need a little help from our friends! Today’s #GreatKindnessChallenge is to thank someone who has helped you. 🤗🌻
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
January 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We all need a little help from our friends! Today’s #GreatKindnessChallenge is to thank someone who has helped you. 🤗🌻
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
Create your own challenge and find more GKC tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2....
This morning, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined the Three Valleys Community Foundation in Pleasanton for its 25th annual MLK Jr Legacy Breakfast and Awards, celebrating 25 years of legacy-inspired leadership and impact across the Tri-Valley region.
January 27, 2026 at 12:16 AM
This morning, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond joined the Three Valleys Community Foundation in Pleasanton for its 25th annual MLK Jr Legacy Breakfast and Awards, celebrating 25 years of legacy-inspired leadership and impact across the Tri-Valley region.
Join the CDE for an interactive session where we will highlight the importance of high-impact tutoring, share the latest research on its effectiveness, and showcase real examples from California districts.
👉 Register at: tinyurl.com/MTNTutoringCDE
👉 Register at: tinyurl.com/MTNTutoringCDE
January 26, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Join the CDE for an interactive session where we will highlight the importance of high-impact tutoring, share the latest research on its effectiveness, and showcase real examples from California districts.
👉 Register at: tinyurl.com/MTNTutoringCDE
👉 Register at: tinyurl.com/MTNTutoringCDE
The Great Kindness Challenge Week begins today! Today’s challenge is to invite a new friend to play. 🤸🌟
Create your own challenge and find more #GreatKindnessChallenge tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
Create your own challenge and find more #GreatKindnessChallenge tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
January 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM
The Great Kindness Challenge Week begins today! Today’s challenge is to invite a new friend to play. 🤸🌟
Create your own challenge and find more #GreatKindnessChallenge tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
Create your own challenge and find more #GreatKindnessChallenge tools for educators at: greatkindnesschallengetools.org. #bekind
Read more: www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr2...
Register today for 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.
Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth.
January 23, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Register today for 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.
Learn how to recognize and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among youth.
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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 ….
January 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM
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 ….
Join us and help shape literacy success for Black students in California!
🗓️: Jan. 29, 2026
🕞: 3:30 p.m.
🔗: tinyurl.com/CDELitPart2
🗓️: Jan. 29, 2026
🕞: 3:30 p.m.
🔗: tinyurl.com/CDELitPart2
January 22, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Join us and help shape literacy success for Black students in California!
🗓️: Jan. 29, 2026
🕞: 3:30 p.m.
🔗: tinyurl.com/CDELitPart2
🗓️: Jan. 29, 2026
🕞: 3:30 p.m.
🔗: tinyurl.com/CDELitPart2
Welcoming new CDE employees! 👋😊
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond stopped by to welcome our newest team members and thanked them for joining the California Department of Education.
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond stopped by to welcome our newest team members and thanked them for joining the California Department of Education.
January 21, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Welcoming new CDE employees! 👋😊
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond stopped by to welcome our newest team members and thanked them for joining the California Department of Education.
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond stopped by to welcome our newest team members and thanked them for joining the California Department of Education.
Teachers — Stacking Cups: Use Functions to Model Linear Relationships is a grade 8 math #ToolsForTeachers lesson that explores modeling and solving problems using a graph, table, and equation through an interactive Desmos activity.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1452 (account required)
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1452 (account required)
January 20, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Teachers — Stacking Cups: Use Functions to Model Linear Relationships is a grade 8 math #ToolsForTeachers lesson that explores modeling and solving problems using a graph, table, and equation through an interactive Desmos activity.
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1452 (account required)
smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1452 (account required)
"Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education."
We join the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the CDE will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. #MLKDay
We join the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the CDE will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. #MLKDay
January 19, 2026 at 4:26 PM
"Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of true education."
We join the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the CDE will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. #MLKDay
We join the nation to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the CDE will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026. #MLKDay
The #GreatKindnessChallenge starts soon! Schools that register and participate will be recognized as a Kindness Certified School and receive a certificate to proudly display on campus.
January 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
The #GreatKindnessChallenge starts soon! Schools that register and participate will be recognized as a Kindness Certified School and receive a certificate to proudly display on campus.
The @capublichealth.bsky.social and CDE invite school nurses, local public health partners, school districts, and county offices of education to explore the essential role of school nursing in fostering safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
January 15, 2026 at 11:23 PM
The @capublichealth.bsky.social and CDE invite school nurses, local public health partners, school districts, and county offices of education to explore the essential role of school nursing in fostering safe, healthy, and supportive learning environments.
There’s still time to register!
💻: “California AI Guidance: Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools”
📅: Today, 1/15
🕓: 4 p.m.
🔗️: bit.ly/CAAIGuidance...
💻: “California AI Guidance: Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools”
📅: Today, 1/15
🕓: 4 p.m.
🔗️: bit.ly/CAAIGuidance...
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
There’s still time to register!
💻: “California AI Guidance: Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools”
📅: Today, 1/15
🕓: 4 p.m.
🔗️: bit.ly/CAAIGuidance...
💻: “California AI Guidance: Guidance for the Safe and Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in California Public Schools”
📅: Today, 1/15
🕓: 4 p.m.
🔗️: bit.ly/CAAIGuidance...
Congratulations to our 2026 United States Senate Youth Program students who were recognized by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, CDE, and the California State Board of Education today in Sacramento!
January 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Congratulations to our 2026 United States Senate Youth Program students who were recognized by @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond, CDE, and the California State Board of Education today in Sacramento!
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided an update to the State Board of Education's first meeting of 2026. He highlighted the Governor’s proposed budget w/ many important investments in TK-12 education and shared his five-year “literacy moonshot” plan to close CA’s literacy gap.
January 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond provided an update to the State Board of Education's first meeting of 2026. He highlighted the Governor’s proposed budget w/ many important investments in TK-12 education and shared his five-year “literacy moonshot” plan to close CA’s literacy gap.
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond spoke before the Assembly Higher Education Committee to provide testimony for his support of AB 1241 (Schiavo), the Pay it Forward, Pay it Back Pilot Program.
January 13, 2026 at 11:28 PM
Today, @casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond spoke before the Assembly Higher Education Committee to provide testimony for his support of AB 1241 (Schiavo), the Pay it Forward, Pay it Back Pilot Program.
Nominations close soon for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award — an annual recognition honoring California high school counselors who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career. 🏆✨
January 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Nominations close soon for the Arthur S. Marmaduke High School Counselor Award — an annual recognition honoring California high school counselors who go above and beyond to support students on their journey to college and career. 🏆✨
Join us and help shape literacy success for Black students in California! 📚
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 12, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Join us and help shape literacy success for Black students in California! 📚
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register at: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond issues statement on Governor Newsom’s 2026–27 budget proposal:
January 10, 2026 at 2:56 AM
@casuperintendent.bsky.social Tony Thurmond issues statement on Governor Newsom’s 2026–27 budget proposal: