A successful school year starts at home. So to all the parents, caregivers, and family members helping students get ready for the new school year: Thank you! #ThankYouThursday #BackToSchool #FirstDayOfSchool

Thank you for helping us get the word out, friends!

And CABoard of Education student members go on to do great things... like intern for NASBE! :) Former student member Naomi Porter is a rock star and recently shared her insights on how states can strengthen their student engagement efforts. Read it here: nasbe.org/strengthening-…

Act now! Families that were not automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks must apply for SUN Bucks by August 31, 2024. To apply, submit a school meal application or Alternative Income Form at your local school. Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks/faq

Teachers—Take a look at Analyzing Theme, a #ToolsForTeachers high school ELA resource where students build skills for determining a theme by analyzing how an author uses character, plot, and setting to develop a theme throughout a text: smartertoolsforteachers.org/resource/1290

With kids returning to the classroom, California parents can have peace of mind knowing their child won't go hungry. As the first state to provide universal meals in public schools, we're leading the way in building a healthier, more equitable future for all.

NEW: We're distributing $500M to replace 1,000 polluting school buses with zero-emission buses. This single-largest investment toward clean buses in our state's history will help protect kids from diesel exhaust on their way to school. gov.ca.gov/2024/08/27/cal…

Getting kids safely #BackToSchool takes a talented team of bus drivers, crossing guards, bus aides, transportation coordinators, and many others. Thank you for your important work! #ThankYouThursday #FirstDayOfSchool

Check out California Governor and Jennifer Siebel Newsom celebrating the start of a new school year and talking about investments in literacy to help CA students.

#DidYouKnow CalKIDS Program offers eligible low-income public-school students initial funds to help build college savings? —Get up to $1,500 for college! Visit calkids.org or call 888-445-2377 for more information about the program.

CABoard of Education seeks applicants for a Student Member to serve a 1-year term on the Instructional Quality Commission (IQC). Any student who is a CA resident and will be a senior in the 2025-26 school year is eligible to apply. Deadline: Sept 30, 2024 cde.ca.gov/be/cc/ab/index…

In case you missed the news, we've got a board meeting coming up on September 11! All the info you need can be found👇 cde.ca.gov/be/ag/ag/yr24/…

The CDE will be closed today, September 2, for the #LaborDayholiday. We celebrate and recognize Californians whose work keeps our state strong. 💪 🌟

“Back to school” means “back to homework.” From setting a schedule to encouraging good study habits, use this checklist to set your child up for success! #BackToSchool

September is #NationalLiteracyMonth, now is a good time to head to your school library and get a library card! 📚🦉❤️

Use it or lose it! SUN Bucks funds expire 122 days from being loaded onto your card. Spend your SUN Bucks first and then continue using your CalFresh benefits. Learn more: cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks/faq

872 MILLION meals were served during the 23-24 school year, per CA Department of Education. That’s the highest total since #SchoolMealsforAll began 🥳 With school back in session, CA schools continue battling child hunger & food insecurity one free meal at a time! #caleg

Millions of California kids are eligible to claim their @CalKIDSProgram college or career savings accounts, but only a few hundred thousand have done so. Begin your child's savings journey now ➡️ CalKIDS.org

Extreme heat can lead to serious medical emergencies, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Prevent heat-related illness by staying: - In cool or air-conditioned places - Hydrated - Connected with others, especially family and friends - Informed on the latest heat emergencies

National Read a Book Day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading. And don't keep it to yourself. Read aloud to kids, pets or even stuffed animals. Reading improves memory and concentration. Tell us…what’s your favorite book? #ReadABookDay