Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education, risking our kids' futures with less funding and bigger class sizes. As California's Superintendent, I'll fight to Trump-proof our schools — and our country.

Just a reminder, it’s mental health awareness month. There need be no shame in getting counseling or support if you experience depression, anxiety, or some other form of mental stress. We all need help sometime. Taking care of your mental health is no different than going to the

Despite CA teachers having the highest salaries in the country, many still struggle to get by. As Governor, I’ll fight to ensure that every teacher and classified staff person, particularly newcomers in areas with expensive housing, can affordably live in the communities they

Great start to the day and teacher appreciation week. At Godinez HS in Santa Ana Unified School District. Honored to serve breakfast to educators and to provide gift cards for school supplies from Lakeshore Learning Materials.

We are working to increase educator salaries, build

I was honored to deliver a keynote at the California State PTA conference. Thank you for the work we are doing to provide universal meals to hungry kids, to recruit educators and counselors, and to provide more training to school staff that will help our students improve in

Had the opportunity to attend a Holocaust commemoration event. This evening, it was my privilege to mark the somber occasion of Yom HaShoah with my dear friend Dr. Anita Friedman who is one of my co-chairs on the Governor’s Holocaust and Genocide Education Council. We held an

Reflecting on this May Day. I wish to express my gratitude to union workers in California and across the nation whose sacrifices allow us to enjoy so many workplace benefits such as weekends off, overtime pay, and paid holidays.

Let’s work with the people of labor to make sure

Convened our Arts Advisory Council today to strategize on how to implement our new program for arts and music education. We are providing $1 Billion more per year in funding for our students to have access to arts and music education.

Trump’s radical plan for reproductive rights is now clearer than ever—letting red states monitor pregnancies, prosecute those who violate bans, and potentially banning abortion pills.

It’s reprehensible, highly dangerous, and must be stopped in November.

I want to thank my friends and colleagues in the Jewish Legislative Caucus, especially for honoring me at today’s commemoration of Yom Ha’Shoah, in recognition of the work that we have been doing at CA Department of Education to further Holocaust education.

It is my honor to stand alongside

I'm honored to have the support of the National Association of Social Workers - California.

Our dedication to helping others has been guided by my time as a social worker, and I'll always fight to ensure that their critical work is uplifted and supported.

California lost an icon in our school system today. Delaine Eastin's legacy as a trailblazer in public education will forever inspire us. Her unwavering dedication to California students, from championing Universal Preschool and school nutrition, to honoring our educators by

To all celebrating Passover—-Chag Sameach! May it be a happy festival.

Happy Earth Day, California! Let's recommit ourselves to a clean future by showing the world what's possible when we prioritize the health of our planet. Together, we can build a sustainable future for generations to come.

Speaking on a panel with State Superintendents from Nevada, North Carolina, and North Dakota that was facilitated by one of our partners Code.org
In California we are working to use AI to enhance the great work of educators and to close learning gaps for students. We are also

More guns in schools is not the solution.

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Excited to support @mark4region11 to be the next Los Angeles Democratic Party Chair!

Donald Trump’s radical plan to dismantle the US Dept. of Education will result in less funding for students, more polarization, and less opportunity for low-income and marginalized students.

My piece for LA Mag here:
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It was my privilege to gather with fellow elected officials and leaders in the Jewish community at tonight’s reception hosted by JPAC. I shared the work that we are doing at CA Department of Education to make sure that there is no place for antisemitism in California’s schools,