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Saturday, August 22, 2020

California Department of Education SSPI THURMOND STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

  California Department of Education


SSPI THURMOND
STUFF THIS WEEK FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION


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AUG 17

Welcome to School Year 2020–21
Appreciation and gratitude letter sent to Food Service Directors on August 10, 2020. The letter is written by NSD Director Kim Frinzell on the behalf of the CDE NSD.

AUG 14

2020-21 Middle School Foundation Academies
This is an RFA for Middle School Foundation Academies Planning Grant.
New Special Education Director Named
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Appoints Former Illinois Special Education Leader Heather Calomese as New Director of Special Education Division

AUG 13

Recommendations Proposed for Ethnic Studies
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and Civil Rights Leaders Propose Recommendations for Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum.
COVID-19: USDA Child Nutrition Responses #39–#43
The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division is pleased to announce that on August 4, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released Nationwide Waivers that provided one new waiver and three waiver extensions.

AUG 12

SSPI Outlines Priorities for a Return to Learning
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond commends students, families, and educators on return to learning and outlines ongoing priorities.

AUG 11

Nutrition Services Operational Planning Fall 2020
The California Department of Education (CDE) may provide program operators including, school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, residential childcare institutions, and private schools participating
2020-21 FFVP Grant Recipient List Announced
The 2020-21 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) first allocation grant recipients have been posted on the California Department of Education (CDE) Funding Results: FFVP web page.

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