Emerging technologies impact equitable access to devices and affordable connectivity to the Internet and how we engage with those tools. Digital literacy is critical to the education efforts of our students, educators, families, and community members. For #DigitalCitizenshipWeek, consider applying for Digital Equity Capacity Grants from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to receive funding for necessary training and support: https://lnkd.in/gw-UWNjj
California Department of Education
Education Administration Programs
Sacramento, CA 53,800 followers
We oversee CA's diverse public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than 6 million children.
About us
Our mission: California will provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The Department of Education serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners. Together, as a team, we prepare students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.
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http://www.cde.ca.gov
External link for California Department of Education
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Sacramento, CA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1921
- Specialties
- Education and education management
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Primary
1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814-5901, US
Employees at California Department of Education
Updates
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Have you thanked a school administrator recently? The CDE celebrates this week (October 13-19) as Week of the School Administrator! We are thankful for and celebrate the contributions that school administrators across our state make every day to successful pupil achievement. Thank you, school administrators!
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Congratulations to Madison Elementary School (San Leandro Unified School District) Principal Paulette Smith and South Lake Middle School (Irvine Unified School District) Principal Belinda Averill as winners of the Terrel H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership! Paulette and Belinda will represent California as two of 9 principals nationwide to win the award, and they will be honored during the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program awards ceremony on November 7 in Washington, D.C. “It is my pleasure to honor and recognize Principal Smith and Principal Averill as exemplary leaders who provide outstanding opportunities to students, shape positive communities, and support teachers to achieve excellence,” State Superintendent Tony Thurmond said. “Students in these environments are allowed to thrive and feel motivated and equipped to achieve their best.” 🏆 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gvmgXiZN
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Under direction of the Staff Services Manager (SSM) II of the Administrative Services Unit, the Director, the Associate Director of the Special Education Division (SED), the SSM I in the Fiscal Unit, works independently performing and managing the most varied and complex technical tasks; monitoring the state and federal budgets process; providing feedback on budget legislation; Division budget development; fiscal forecasting; and track Division expenditures. The SSMI is the central point of contact providing supervision, direction, and implementation of procedures, also cross-training and coordination of the analysts performing fiscal, audit, and personnel duties. https://lnkd.in/gK8BixKS
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond has been a fierce advocate of promoting student #mentalhealth and wellness and supported legislation that passed in California to limit cell phone use in all schools. Thurmond has commended many school districts for starting the year with cell phone-free classrooms and encourages more to join statewide efforts supporting students’ wellness, safety, and academic achievement by restricting phones. Join us on October 22 with Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho and author Jonathan Haidt for a virtual discussion on the impact smartphones and social media have had on youth mental health, cell phone bans, and how schools can help. Register via Daybreak Health: https://lnkd.in/eM4CK5WU
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Teachers — State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and the CDE encourage you to review “Powering Us with Cars and Corn,” a grade 7, PS1 Matter and its Interactions, #ToolsforTeachers middle school science resource where students identify sources of energy in corn and the feasibility of using other crops as biofuel. 🌽🚗 Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gVrv75Kh (account required).
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During #DigitalCitizenshipWeek, student wellness and #mentalhealth are at the forefront of how we purposefully integrate technology into teaching and learning. Last week, the CDE partnered with Wellness Together during the annual Student Mental Wellness Conference, emphasizing #WorldMentalHealthDay. 🧠❤️ Learn more about Mental Health Support as part of the State Superintendent Tony Thurmond’s Transforming Schools Initiative: https://lnkd.in/g96RcPyr
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It’s #NationalSchoolLunchWeek, and the CDE honors the commitment and dedication of our amazing school nutrition professionals who have gone above and beyond to continue providing nutritious meals to students! Find more information on the CDE School Nutrition webpage at: https://lnkd.in/gWdFPq_M
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After an election, school communities often face heightened emotions, divisive opinions, and increased stress among students. Join the CDE this Thursday, October 17 at 2 p.m. for an informational webinar designed to equip educators, administrators, and school staff with the tools to navigate these challenges while fostering a safe, inclusive environment that supports students’ #mentalhealth and emotional well-being. Register via Zoom at https://lnkd.in/g-fMWMKp
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#DidYouKnow that California Educators Together offers high-quality and relevant professional learning, lesson plans, and events for California’s modern educators, including #DigitalCitizenshipWeek content? Log in or create an account (https://lnkd.in/d7CBx4K) and search for “Digital Citizenship 2024.” The California Educators Together platform was created by a collaboration between the California Department of Education and the CDE Foundation.