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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Challenged by Covid, the Class of 2022 looks ahead to better days
Many high school students struggled academically during distance learning, but others used the time to double down on academics or to cultivate hobbies and interests.
Diana Lambert
May 6, 2022
Growing suburban Sacramento school districts spared state's declining enrollment
New housing construction in suburbs around Sacramento have saved some school districts in the region from the belt-tightening that comes with declining student enrollment.
Diana Lambert
May 2, 2022
Where are all of California's school librarians?
California has fewer credentialed teacher librarians in its school libraries per student than almost every state in the nation, a fact that research shows could be hurting students academically.
Diana Lambert
April 14, 2022
End of school mask mandate brings relief, lingering concerns
The end of California's mask mandate for schools Monday meant students and school staff no longer have to wear masks to school, but many still did.
Diana Lambert, Carolyn Jones, Ali Tadayon, Emma Gallegos, And Kate Sequeira
March 15, 2022
Severe driver shortage leaves some California kids waiting at the school bus stop
California has a shortage of teachers and other school staff, but school officials cite the lack of bus drivers as one of their biggest problems.
Diana Lambert
March 4, 2022
Geography, politics key factors in whether California districts will still require masking
Most school districts plan to follow the state’s recommendation and “strongly recommend” masks after March 12, although they will not require them.
Diana Lambert
March 3, 2022
California will not require masks in schools after March 11
California is recommending masking in schools instead of requiring it after March 11, according to updated health guidance released by the state.
Diana Lambert
February 28, 2022
Some California school districts are defying mask mandate
California districts, especially those in conservative areas of the state, are under pressure to allow students to attend school unmasked.
Diana Lambert
February 17, 2022
Failing to enforce California's Covid-19 vaccine mandate may put school districts in financial peril
Districts that defy California vaccine mandates, set to begin in July, could face fines, lose liability insurance coverage and some state funding.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
February 9, 2022
California high school graduation rate held steady during pandemic
California's graduation rate held steady last school year, despite Zoom schooling. But the numbers don't tell the whole story.
Diana Lambert And Daniel J. Willis
January 28, 2022
California school districts improve pay, working conditions to ease teacher shortage
California school districts are using various tactics to attract more teachers, but more remains to be done, a new report finds.
Diana Lambert
January 27, 2022
California schools get off to a shaky start after holiday break
Student absences, teacher shortages and high Covid rates marked the return to school. Some teachers are asking districts to tighten safeguards.
Diana Lambert
January 14, 2022
High Covid rates, staff shortages and confusing legislation challenge schools' reopenings
School officials are struggling to keep schools open amid Covid outbreaks and staffing shortages. Conflicting messages from California state officials are making it even more difficult.
Diana Lambert, John Fensterwald, And Ali Tadayon
January 7, 2022
Hit hard by Covid, California high school seniors struggling toward graduation
California school districts are reducing the number of credits needed to graduate, changing school schedules and adding tutoring to help seniors earn their diplomas.
Diana Lambert
January 4, 2022
California continues to ease testing requirements for teachers
The Commission on Teacher Credentialing extends the deadline for candidates to complete required tests and approves coursework to replace some tests.