California is turning 175 years old later this year. To mark the occasion, we will be looking at several aspects of the state seal, as well as the nation’s seal and those of other states.

California first began awarding the State Seal of Biliteracy in 2012. What is the benefit of obtaining a State Seal of Biliteracy? The State Seal of Biliteracy validates students’ hard work to learn ...

In 2020, the California Legislature adopted standards and guidelines for granting the State Seal of Civic Engagement to students who demonstrate excellence in civics education — including an ...