Thurmond hosts virtual conversation with California teens

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is inviting California teenagers to meet with him virtually at 3 p.m. Wednesday to discuss vaccinations and their concerns about returning to school in the fall.

Part of supporting the physical and emotional needs of students is allowing them to be heard, according to a press release announcing the event.

The event will be moderated by Rana Banankhah, incoming student member of the California Board of Education. There also will be a recorded message from players with the Golden State Warriors basketball team.

The event will be broadcast live on Facebookand Instagram.