Educator. Social Worker. 28th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. 15 years of public service to the people of California. www.cde.ca.gov/eohttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mu3jusypw22kCalifornia’s school fiscal oversight system isn’t broken. One local dispute doesn’t justify rewriting statewide law in the final days of session. Sac City students deserve solutions, not political maneuvering. I urge the Legislature to reject this rushed proposal.27 Aug 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3jusypw22khttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mtwchpgxj22eThe Trump Administration used its White House back-to-school event to attack California schools and threaten federal education funding. My response:25 Aug 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwchpgxj22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mtcw5rlyos2fProductive conversations continued today as we brought SCUSD and SCOE together to work toward fiscal solutions. The discussions can be tough at times, but both sides remain at the table and focused on a path forward.18 Aug 2026 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtcw5rlyos2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mmho4tbj7c2mAs we close out #ClassifiedSchoolEmployeesWeeek, this year's California Classified School Employee of the Year honorees share what they love about their jobs. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is grateful for the commitment these workers bring to their school communities every day.22 May 2026 19:27 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmho4tbj7c2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mjwueelbqs23I couldn't be prouder of this year's honorees and everything they pour into their school communities to ensure students are safe, healthy, and learning. Congratulations! [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Apr 2026 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwueelbqs23https://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mhby53erwk23A great opportunity to develop leadership skills, influence positive change, and help build a stronger, more vibrant community for all youth. Apply: bit.ly/4sxUcOP.17 Mar 2026 22:04 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhby53erwk23https://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mhbjfom67s23As State Superintendent of Public Instruction, I am proud to support State Senator Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson’s Senate Bill 1067, which will require universal screening for math difficulties beginning in kindergarten. @senakilahweber.bsky.social @cadepted.bsky.social17 Mar 2026 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbjfom67s23https://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3me34qvejkk2uCalifornia educators & students are invited to join me for a new ongoing webinar series in recognition of #BlackHistoryMonth! In this webinar series, I will interview Black civic leaders whose work is a testament to the contributions of Black Californians to the history of our state & our nation. ..05 Feb 2026 00:23 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3me34qvejkk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3mdjh74xfek2wPrivate corporations should not be allowed to profit from the mass and cruel detention of our neighbors, which traumatizes whole communities and causes our students mental and emotional distress. This undermines the critical work underway to close achievement gaps and support student learning. ...28 Jan 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjh74xfek2whttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3md27ine4m22yToday, I had the privilege of spending time at our California School for the Deaf - Fremont, one of our State Special Schools. I am always inspired to see the opportunities that CSDF provides our Eagles: access to the arts, career technical education, and athletics all in an environment ….22 Jan 2026 22:14 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3md27ine4m22yhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m7taoxng6s25Legendary football coach John Beam showed generations of students in Oakland that their circumstances did not define their future, that hard work creates opportunity, and that education is the ultimate path to freedom. ...12 Dec 2025 23:31 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7taoxng6s25https://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m7sodnoxe22hChrizia Dela Rosa is a dedicated teacher and volleyball coach who is passionate about knowing and including every child. I had the privilege of calling Chrizia with the news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. ...12 Dec 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7sodnoxe22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m7l4xghczc2aIt was a pleasure calling Rene Romero with the news that he is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. Rene is an 11th- and 12th-grade International Baccalaureate Language and Literature teacher at South Hills High School in the Covina Valley Unified School District. ....09 Dec 2025 18:03 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7l4xghczc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m773uez6y22eCongratulations to Gabrielle, Cindy, Leanne, Jerry and all the fantastic students who applied for the USSYP. Our future is in amazing hands! [contains quote post or other embedded content]04 Dec 2025 23:11 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m773uez6y22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m63re4ce5s2yNative Americans are very much a part of today’s California, living, working, and caring for the land as they always have done. 🧵20 Nov 2025 22:00 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63re4ce5s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m5tv47rivk2rI had the pleasure of calling April Raguindin with the surprise news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026. April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...17 Nov 2025 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5tv47rivk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m3uxa2x3ck23I want to remind the Trump Administration: ICE has no place in our schools. I sponsored AB 49 to keep immigration enforcement away from our school campuses. Our students and their records are off limits without a judicial order. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Oct 2025 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3uxa2x3ck23https://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m3dmbzrbs22vI’m proud to have co-sponsored legislation that led the implementation of California’s Universal Meals Program, offering two free meals per day to all students. We’re providing more meals to students than ever, and more of those meals include organic, locally-sourced ingredients.16 Oct 2025 20:35 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3dmbzrbs22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3m2d2g7tdn22vI’m so proud of San Diego Unified’s staff, students, and families for their hard work moving the needle on test scores, learning, equity, innovation, and opportunity. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Oct 2025 21:50 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2d2g7tdn22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3lzrlit7i4k2wI kicked off a reconvening this week of the Superintendent's Cohort to Move the Needle on Test Scores, a group of over 200 California school districts who are working together to create 5% growth statewide in both student literacy and math. So proud of our educators and their dedication! [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Sep 2025 23:08 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzrlit7i4k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3lzqrsthd722uDiversity is our strength — and together, we’re building a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Latino Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our heritage and those who paved the way, like worker's rights champion Dolores Huerta.26 Sep 2025 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzqrsthd722uhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3lzofjfhsfs2bNo one should be afraid to go to school. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Sep 2025 16:43 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzofjfhsfs2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/casuperintendent.bsky.social/post/3lxhy7bs2ms2eNothing should get in the way of our students having a quality education. Welcome back to school! I’ve visited many schools across California as we kick off the new school year. I have seen smiling faces of students and parents as they step into new classrooms ...28 Aug 2025 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:tnsappulsqjcbim7rntf5ahe/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxhy7bs2ms2e