June 14, 2022
Bill would give $25,000 to aspiring school counselors, social workers
The goal is to increase diversity among mental health professionals and add counselors to underserved areas, supporters say
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Tony Thurmond
June 8, 2022
State Supt. Tony Thurmond likely to face runoff election in November
Thurmond so far is falling short of 50% needed to avoid a runoff election. It's too close to identify which of three opponents he will face.
John Fensterwald
April 22, 2022
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on path to reelection
After two contentious and expensive elections in 2014 and 2018, this year's race for California state superintendent of public instruction seems to be generating far less interest.
Louis Freedberg
January 7, 2022
High Covid rates, staff shortages and confusing legislation challenge schools' reopenings
School officials are struggling to keep schools open amid Covid outbreaks and staffing shortages. Conflicting messages from California state officials are making it even more difficult.
Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Ali Tadayon
November 5, 2021
State schools chief apologizes to private, parochial school leaders for mishandling federal Covid aid
California schools chief acknowledges "heartburn" and frustration, promises to free up $187 million, largely for urban parochial schools.
John Fensterwald
November 1, 2021
Fighting for the education of Black students in California
A Sacramento organization is suing the state, alleging officials knew about discriminatory disciplinary practices for years and did nothing.
Diana Lambert
September 22, 2021
State superintendent sets goal to get all California third graders reading by 2026
State officials eye legislation aimed at addressing the longstanding issue of struggling early readers.
Ali Tadayon
August 18, 2021
Culver City Unified mandates Covid vaccine for students, possibly a first for California
The district is giving students and staff until Nov. 19. Students who don't meet that date will need to enroll in independent study.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
May 10, 2021
Students, community organizations ask judge to order mental health services, internet access
The lawsuit argues top education officials must monitor districts to see that billions in Covid relief address students' pressing needs.
John Fensterwald
April 7, 2021
Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?
Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.
Diana Lambert
March 19, 2021
After 8 hours, 250-plus speakers, California board adopts ethnic studies model curriculum
The state board unanimously adopted voluntary guidance for ethnic studies with one addition, clarifying the role of “critical race theory.”
John Fensterwald
March 18, 2021
Schools chief uses influence to shape policy during pandemic, but lacks power to make big decisions
Thurmond felt pressured by county school superintendents to decree all campuses be closed after Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency.
Diana Lambert
November 16, 2020
California schools chief Tony Thurmond: 'This is the time for an abundance of caution'
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond emphasizes safety as number one consideration in re-opening schools, and says that data will need to be monitored very carefully in the coming weeks to determine whether schools can open in January.
Louis Freedberg
November 7, 2020
More changes proposed for California’s ethnic studies curriculum to strengthen ‘balance’
State schools chief adds lesson plans for Asian ethnic groups who felt left out and rewords sections to encourage multiple points of view.
John Fensterwald
October 30, 2020
Carl Cohn Podcast: State schools chief Thurmond says California should "use education to counter hate"
Carl speaks with California Superintendent of Education Tony Thurmond about the challenges of guiding the country's largest school system through the pandemic and his vision for the state's future.