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News Releases

The California Department of Education (CDE) shares news with the public through news releases. We send these documents to reporters who often write about it through your local news outlets.

  • If reporters would like more information about these news releases, please use the Reporter Request Form to contact the Communications Division.
  • The Newsroom page provides a more detailed overview of services provided by the Communications Division.
  • The links and information below were developed for reporters and others involved in education.
Year 2025
Current news releases from the California Department of Education's (CDE) Communications Division.
Year 2024
2024 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
Year 2023
2023 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
Year 2022
2022 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
Year 2021
2021 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
Year 2020
2020 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
Year 2019
2019 news releases from CDE's Communications Division.
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    State Superintendent Tony Thurmond visits Pasadena USD community to support in aftermath of wildfires, distributes meals to students and families.
  • SPI Launches Aid for Wildfire-Affected Schools (added 08-Jan-2025)
    State Superintendent Tony Thurmond launches fundraising campaign to support schools affected by wildfires; California Department of Education provides resources in response to school closures.
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    State Superintendent Tony Thurmond celebrates landmark victory to establish Social Security Fairness Act for educators and public servants.
  • Approved Statewide List of Reading Screeners (added 17-Dec-2024)
    State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and California Department of Education announce approved statewide list of screeners for reading difficulties, accelerating efforts to support all students to read by third grade.