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Any Californian who wants to support local food banks across the state can do so through Superintendent Thurmond’s ongoing partnership with SupplyBank.org.

At this time, the CDE is continuing to receive federal meal reimbursements from @usdagov.bsky.social for the school meals served in CA. As a result, there have been no disruptions to school meals. However, an estimated 27 percent of CA households with children face food insecurity.

This includes the filing of federal waivers to allow for existing federal funding for meal programs to provide food for hungry children beyond the school day and over the holidays.

🚀 The Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project is calling out to all Asian and Pacific Islander students in California for a transformative high school conference experience! 💡✨

Apply now before December 15, 2025: www.apylp.net

Please see the available dates and times below:
👉 November 12 at 3 p.m.: tinyurl.com/yj7843sp
👉 November 15 at 9 a.m.: tinyurl.com/4svteecb
👉 November 19 at 8 a.m.: tinyurl.com/bdcvk3em
👉 November 22 at 9 a.m.: tinyurl.com/2tdudv6s

Today’s SBE meeting also featured presentations by students of the 2025 Student Advisory Board on Education. Thank you to these wonderfully talented students for their unique presentations! 🙌

@casuperintendent.bsky.social Thurmond highlighted their passion, creativity, and commitment to inspiring students every day.

“These extraordinary educators represent the very best of our public schools and remind us that great teaching can change lives and strengthen entire school communities."

🍎 Corina Martinez is a kindergarten teacher at Pioneer Elementary School in the Escondido Union School District.

🍎 Heather Povinelli is a second-grade teacher at Bradoaks Elementary Science Academy in the Monrovia Unified School District.