State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2023 California Distinguished Schools
California Department of EducationNews Release California Department of EducationNews Release Release: #23-01 January 6, 2023 SACRAMENTO—State Supe...
California Department of EducationNews Release California Department of EducationNews Release Release: #23-01 January 6, 2023 SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that more than 350 elementary schools have been selected for the prestigious 2023 California Distinguished Schools Program. The award program is celebrating its return this year after the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily suspended reporting of state and local student data. Since its inception in 1985, the California Distinguished Schools Award remains one of the important ways to celebrate exceptional schools, districts, teachers, and classified employees for their innovation, talent, and success in supporting students.