California Department of Education

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September 2020 Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Draft Minutes

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Instructional Quality Commission Draft Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2020.

November 2020 Instructional Quality Commission (IQC) Agenda

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Instructional Quality Commission Meeting Agenda and Notice, November 18-19, 2020.

SNP FAQ: Verification, Direct Certification, P2

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This page contains frequently asked questions (FAQ) to assist with School Nutrition Program (SNP) operators with Verification, Direct Certification, and Provision 2 (P2).

Recommendations to the Ethnic Studies Curriculum

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces forthcoming release of recommendations to the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.

CA State Board Approves Shorter Standardized Tests

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California State Board of Education approves shorter standardized tests to give schools flexibility amidst COVID-19 uncertainties.

USDA Nationwide Waiver Questions and Answers #3

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Questions and Answers relating to the Nationwide Waiver to allow Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option Operations during School Year 2020-2021.

Education to End Hate Grant Recipients

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces “Education to End Hate” grant recipients and dates for first three virtual classrooms.

OCT 30

Verification Status Under the NSLP

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To date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has not issued guidance regarding the verification process for School Year (SY) 2020–21.

October 6, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar

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The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) hosted the eleventh Tuesday @ 2 School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on October 6, 2020

COVID-19: FFVP Operations Questions and Answers

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On October 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released Policy Memorandum SP 03-2021 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) Operations for School Year (SY) 2020–21 during Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Nutrition Physical Activity Tip Sheets

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The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division has posted several nutrition and physical activity tip sheets in English and Spanish for child nutrition professionals and parents of preschool-age children.

Grants for California Community Schools Partnerships

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $45 million in grant funding to support at-risk students and their families at community schools.

OCT 29

$420K in Grants Donated to Digital DIvide Fund

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Superintendent Tony Thurmond announces $420,000 in grants to the Bridging the Digital Divide Fund to benefit students in southern California.

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