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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Inaugural Model Community Day Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has revealed the selection of eight schools as Model Community Day Schools (MCDSs) for 2024, marking the first year of implementation. Community day schools cater to students who have faced expulsion, attendance issues, or behavioral challenges.Thurmond commended the chosen schools for their dedication to students and families, stating, “By providing students with myriad educational options, mental health resources, and other support services, these schools have addressed students’ needs, elevated their strengths...
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces the 2024 California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Schools
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced that nine California schools were selected for the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award. "These programs are a beacon of excellence and equitable opportunity in California’s public schools," said Superintendent Thurmond.The award program identifies and recognizes schools with exemplary dual enrollment programs, allowing them to share their successful programs and practices. Schools eligible for the award included Early College High Schools, Middle College High Schools, and alternative education...
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond's Response to President Biden's State of the Union Address
SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today released a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address delivered on March 7, 2024.In his response, Thurmond expressed, "Last night, President Biden issued a call to action for our nation: To invest in the future of the United States by supporting our earliest learners to thrive." He further added, "I am pleased to celebrate the fact that President Biden’s national education agenda mirrors the important work that we have underway in California schools."Thurmond...
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Congratulates High-Performing Middle Schools Named 2024 Schools to Watch
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has announced that 52 high-performing California middle grades schools have been recognized as California Schools to Watch for 2024. To earn this designation, schools must complete an extensive application and host a site visit by middle grades experts. To retain the designation, each school is reevaluated every three years.In his statement, Thurmond expressed his appreciation, saying, "Congratulations to these exceptional schools for making a great impact on students. I want to thank the staff, administrators,...
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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has revealed the 31 schools recognized as Model Continuation High Schools for 2024. These schools were acknowledged for their commitment to providing comprehensive services to at-risk youth through exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services.Superintendent Thurmond commended the schools, stating, "Congratulations to these outstanding schools for their all-around excellence as alternative centers of learning." He emphasized the importance of educators at Model...