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 26, 2023

California needs better support for students and teachers of color

Just one experience of being isolated is enough for me to contemplate leaving the classroom. We need to do more to ensure teachers of color are coming into and staying in the classroom.

Allison Zamora

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

March 21, 2023

Are kids collateral damage in California culture wars?

Political polarization is negatively impacting school staff, undermining school management and heightening anxiety and hostility among students, according to a survey of 150 school principals.

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 26, 2023

Four-day school week gaining popularity nationally. Why isn’t it happening in California?

Four-days school weeks are growing in popularity nationally. The schedule offers greater flexibility for families and teachers, but studies show it also can result in lower student test scores.

Diana Lambert

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's early education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for early education.

EdSource staff

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

December 27, 2022

Education Beat in 2022: Our favorite podcast episodes of the year

As 2022 comes to a close, here are a few of our favorite podcast episodes from this year.

Zaidee Stavely

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 21, 2022

Late-in-term shuffling of teachers harms classes, say faculty and officials

Los Angeles Unified and West Contra Costa Unified hope to move teachers earlier in future years if needed.

Ali Tadayon

October 4, 2022

California removes hurdles to building teacher housing

California school districts will now be able to avoid some local regulations when building affordable staff housing on its property.

Diana Lambert

September 26, 2022

We need to fix professional development for teachers

Instead of long, arduous training about content they are already experts in, schools should offer training that is engaging and focused on content enrichment.

Kati Begen

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 31, 2022

Teacher shortage? Depends where you look

Wealthier districts tended to have fewer vacancies than those in low-income areas

Carolyn Jones