Category: Tony Thurmond
Trump freezes grant funding, upending school budgets
California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond speaks at a press conference on July 1, 2025. Credit: Kindra Britt/California […]
July 2, 2025
State’s school awards dinner at Disneyland comes with hefty price tag
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, center, stands with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, alongside Lisette Estrella-Henderson, center right, the […]
May 30, 2025
California educators nervous about federal plan to investigate schools with diversity initiatives
Flags fly outside of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C. Credit: Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call […]
March 7, 2025
California schools chief pledges to resist cuts in funding if Trump axes U.S. Dept. of Education
Surrounded by education leaders from around the state, California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond reacts to President-elect Donald Trump’s […]
November 8, 2024
Proposition 2 is essential for California’s students and run-down schools
Classrooms for career technical education are cramped, and the Wasco Union High School District hopes to expand them with Proposition […]
October 23, 2024
New laws impacting education go into effect as the school year begins
George Washington Elementary School Principal Gina Lopez welcomes students on the first day of school on July 30. Credit: Diana […]
August 12, 2024
Dissent, no funding yet for statewide teacher training in math and reading
Credit: RDNE stock project Legislation that calls for providing all state teachers and aides with math and reading training passed […]
April 29, 2024
Colleagues remember Delaine Eastin, the only woman to be elected state superintendent
Former State Superintendent of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin. Credit: John Joanino/Advancement Project California Delaine Eastin, the only woman elected as […]
April 25, 2024
California, districts try to recruit and retain Black teachers; advocates say more should be done
A middle school science teacher explains a lesson on climate change using a SMART board. Credit: Allison Shelley for American […]
April 3, 2024