Native Americans are very much a part of today’s California, living, working, and caring for the land as they always have done. 🧵

I had the pleasure of calling April Raguindin with the surprise news that she is one of California’s Teachers of the Year for 2026.

April is a first-grade teacher at Dr. Douglas K. Fletcher Elementary School in Kern County’s Bakersfield City School District. ...

All children should have access to healthy meals at school so they can achieve their potential every day!

Diversity is our strength — and together, we’re building a more equitable and prosperous future for all. Latino Heritage Month is a time to celebrate our heritage and those who paved the way, like worker's rights champion Dolores Huerta.

Nothing should get in the way of our students having a quality education.

Welcome back to school! I’ve visited many schools across California as we kick off the new school year. I have seen smiling faces of students and parents as they step into new classrooms ...