May 18, 2023

Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier

The governor's revised budget could put a dent in California's ongoing teacher shortage by removing obstacles to earning a credential and providing more funds to train teachers for hard-to-fill positions.

Diana Lambert And Zaidee Stavely

April 27, 2023

How schools can keep new teachers from burning out and quitting

EdSource roundtable examined why it's crucial for schools and the state to ease the burden on new teachers.

Carolyn Jones

April 5, 2023

What's your California school's flood risk?

FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer makes a flood risk assessment for every school. The analysis labels 1 in 5 of California schools in a moderate or high flood risk.

Daniel J. Willis

March 24, 2023

California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough?

California has had a surge in new teacher credentials in recent years, a reversal of the downward trend of the previous 10 years, but the teacher shortage isn't over quite yet. 

Diana Lambert

February 24, 2023

California sinks millions into teacher residency programs, but many can't afford to enroll

Teacher residency programs, which offer a year of clinical practice in the classroom and small stipends, are losing enrollment to internships with salaries and benefits.

Diana Lambert

January 17, 2023

What you need to become a substitute teacher in California | Quick Guide

Substitute teachers became harder to find after the Covid-19 pandemic closed classrooms, but higher pay and fewer requirements are making the job more attractive.

Diana Lambert

November 10, 2022

Voters approved unprecedented funding for arts education; here's how we fulfill that promise

If ever there was a time for innovation and out-of-the-box ideas, this is it.

Alex Karas

October 27, 2022

New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores

Accreditation of California teacher preparation programs will hinge on whether they follow new literacy standards that focus more intensely on foundational reading skills.

Diana Lambert

September 14, 2022

What you need to know to become a teacher in California | Quick Guide

The teacher shortage prompted California lawmakers to ease testing requirements, waive exam fees and begin new programs to recruit and retain teachers.

Diana Lambert

August 4, 2022

Poorer students still get the least qualified teachers, but California has made progress

There are 40% more teachers in poor schools who lack the required qualifications than in the richest schools, an EdSource analysis found.

Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Daniel J. Willis

August 4, 2022

Oakland, with among lowest ratio of fully prepared, rightly assigned teachers, has a strategy to address teacher churn

The district is hoping a "grow your own" approach to recruiting teaching candidates from the community will pay dividends OUSD. But living costs are high, and nearby districts can compete with offer higher salaries.

John Fensterwald

June 30, 2022

Nearly 1 out of 5 classes in California taught by underprepared teachers

A new state database of teacher assignments shows that 17% of K-12 classes in 2020-21 were taught by teachers without the credential or training to teach the course.

Diana Lambert, Daniel J. Willis, And Yuxuan Xie

June 30, 2022

Find your school's teacher qualifications | Database

Database shows percentage of classes taught by teachers with the different qualifications.

Daniel J. Willis

June 17, 2022

California to create teaching credential covering pre-K through 3rd grade that requires literacy training

State commission hopes new credential will help attract thousands of teachers for transitional kindergarten; literacy advocates press for strong literacy standards.

John Fensterwald

June 8, 2022

New teaching residency at CSUB targets Black student success

A new teaching residency in California targets Black student success.

Emma Gallegos