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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First year college students facing what Covid cost them, especially in math
Life after high school has its challenges for the Class of 2022. There's embracing independence and facing what Covid cost them.
Diana Lambert
December 14, 2022
Political rancor has had chilling effect on public education, survey finds
Political divide in country has meant less classroom instruction on race and racism, more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.
Diana Lambert
December 1, 2022
California school board races don’t see red wave
The state GOP Parent Revolt program and other conservative organizations spent more than a year recruiting, training and endorsing an army of candidates in an effort to win what are generally considered nonpartisan seats.
Diana Lambert
November 10, 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
October 27, 2022
Conservatives are waging a war for control over California school boards
The California Republican Party, churches and other conservative organizations hope to ride a wave of parent discontent to victories in school board races across the state.
Diana Lambert
October 13, 2022
The youngest readers tackle sounds, words and the science of reading
Here are the stories of four schools and how they are teaching the youngest students how to read. The schools are among the 70 lowest-performing in the state. They are sharing in $50 million in extra funding that settled a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to teach literacy.
Diana Lambert, Ali Tadayon, Kate Sequeira, And Karen D'Souza
October 6, 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
October 4, 2022
Gang-related shooting at Oakland school prompts calls to end gun violence
Police say all the victims - adult students and staff - are affiliated with one of the schools. No details were released on what triggered the shootings Wednesday afternoon.
Diana Lambert, Ali Tadayon, Carolyn Jones, And Thomas Peele
September 28, 2022
California lifts vaccine mandate for school staff
State Public Health Officer Dr. Tomás Aragón rescinded a public health order requiring that all school employees show proof of vaccination or be tested at least weekly. The new policy is effective Sept. 17.
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
September 14, 2022
Thousands without childhood vaccinations unable to return to school
Families fell behind on wellness checkups during the pandemic, others became vaccine hesitant and still others had vaccine fatigue. The result has been a decline in childhood vaccinations and more students who can't attend school on campuses.
Diana Lambert
September 1, 2022
What’s new this school year? Changing Covid protocols, universal TK, later start times and more
California's school year will begin with fewer Covid protocols, universal transitional kindergarten, more afterschool programs and community schools, and later start times for older students.
Diana Lambert
August 10, 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
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
High school graduates eager to move ahead to college and jobs, leaving Covid behind
Across California, graduating seniors look forward to moving beyond the high school years that were dominated by Covid.