State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Releases Statement on May Revision Budget

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond releases statement on May revision budget

Earlier this week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond responded to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget plan, expressing gratitude for funding priorities that build upon Thurmond’s initiatives and further California’s ability to move the needle on student achievement. “The Governor’s proposed revision would fund critical programs that we know improve student achievement: expanded learning opportunities, literacy educator coac…

No Cuts for Schools, More Funding for Early Literacy in Newsom’s Revised Budget

TK-12 schools and community colleges can expect the same funding in 2025-26 that they received this year, plus a small cost-of-living adjustment, and there will be a big boost for early literacy, Gov. Gavin Newsom revealed Wednesday in the revision to his January state budget plan. By John Fensterwald, Diana Lambert, Emma Gallegos, Amy Dipierro, Karen D’souza, Zaidee Stavely, and Michael Burke EdSource Schools and community colleges will be shi…