Diana Lambert
Diana Lambert covers teachers and teaching. Before coming to EdSource, Diana was an education reporter for The Sacramento Bee for more than a decade. She has won numerous awards, including the 2017 James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalism, and both a first-place honor for investigative reporting from The Inland Press Association and the McClatchy President’s Award in 2016. Before becoming an education reporter Diana was a bureau chief for the Sacramento Bee. She began her career at age 17 as a part-time proofreader for the Lodi News-Sentinel. Diana earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento.
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Rural counties far from universities struggle to recruit teachers
Nine counties located more than an hour away from universities with teacher preparation programs face particular difficulties.
Diana Lambert
April 26, 2024
California moves a step closer to eliminating one of the state’s last teacher assessments
Legislation that would remove one of the last tests teachers are required to take to earn a credential in California passed the Senate Education Committee.
Diana Lambert
April 19, 2024
Anxious California teachers with pink slips await word on jobs next school year
Budget shortfalls have led 100 California school districts to issue layoff notices to 1,900 teachers.
Diana Lambert
April 18, 2024
Bill to mandate 'science of reading' in California classrooms dies
A bill to mandate use of the method will not advance in the Legislature this year in the face of teachers union opposition.
Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Zaidee Stavely
April 12, 2024
Bill to mandate 'science of reading' in California schools faces teachers union opposition
The move puts the fate of AB 2222 in question, but supporters insist that there is room to negotiate changes that can help tackle the state's literacy crisis.
Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Zaidee Stavely
April 5, 2024
California, districts try to recruit and retain Black teachers; advocates say more should be done
In the last five years, state lawmakers have made earning a credential easier and more affordable, and have offered incentives for school staff to become teachers.
Diana Lambert
April 3, 2024
Bias, extra work and feelings of isolation: 5 Black teachers tell their stories
Five Black teachers talk about what they face each day in California classrooms, and what needs to change to recruit and retain more Black teachers.
Diana Lambert
April 2, 2024
Disrespect, low pay, lack of support keep Black teachers out of the profession
The cost of earning a credential and the disrespect they face while teaching are keeping Black teachers out of the classroom.
Diana Lambert
April 1, 2024
CTA-sponsored legislation would remove one of state’s last required tests for teachers
The bill would end performance assessments of California teachers, including an upcoming new literacy assessment to replace a written test.
Diana Lambert
February 23, 2024
New California teaching standards increase focus on family engagement, social-emotional learning
The state is to implement long-awaited new guidelines in 2025 despite some calls for a year's delay.
Diana Lambert
February 13, 2024
California adding apprenticeships to teacher recruitment toolbox
California teacher apprenticeship program will allow candidates to earn while they learn.
Diana Lambert
February 9, 2024
California needs to do more to ensure teachers can teach kids to read, national study says
The Golden State earned a moderate rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality, showing strength in some areas and weakness in others. Only 12 states earned a strong rating.
Diana Lambert
January 16, 2024
Commission decision could move thousands of new teachers into the workforce quicker
Next year, teachers who nearly pass their teaching performance assessment could earn a credential without retaking the test.
Diana Lambert
December 14, 2023
Salaries, benefits increase as school superintendents become harder to find
Superintendent pay in California has skyrocketed in the last decade, with salaries in some districts growing more than 60%.
Diana Lambert
December 11, 2023
Why five superintendents decided to walk away from their jobs
This year, California has had many school superintendents leave their jobs. Five former and current school district leaders talk about why their decisions.