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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California education official who authored articles espousing conspiracy theories put on paid leave
Craig Heimbichner was promoted in January to the position of education administrator in the charter schools division of the education department.
Diana Lambert
February 25, 2021
California teachers move to the front of the vaccine line in most counties
Teachers in large California districts have been waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine as school staff from smaller districts were vaccinated.
Diana Lambert
February 23, 2021
California teacher credentialing requirements continue to be eased during pandemic
A waiver that allows teacher candidates to teach while completing required exams and courses is the latest action to ease teaching requirements.
Diana Lambert
February 12, 2021
Credential testing required for California teachers would be reduced under new proposal
If legislators agree with the proposal, teacher candidates will no longer have to take two of the tests currently required to earn a credential.
Diana Lambert
February 3, 2021
California teachers union wants schools in ‘purple’ counties to stay closed for 100 days; vaccinations for staff
The teachers union wants most California schools to remain closed for 100 days while the state comes up with a plan to slow the spread of the virus and vaccinate school staff.
Diana Lambert
January 29, 2021
California teachers could get Covid-19 vaccinations starting in February
A new plan, which begins next month, to vaccinate California residents more quickly could help teachers get their shots sooner.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
January 26, 2021
Inconsistent vaccine supply, lack of state coordination complicate teacher vaccinations
If you are a teacher, when you get a Covid-19 vaccine depends greatly on where you work and how much vaccine that county has on hand.
Diana Lambert
January 22, 2021
Some California teachers and staff to receive Covid-19 vaccines beginning this week
Teachers, school staff and child care workers are among those who could begin getting vaccinations as early as this week in some parts of the state.
Diana Lambert
January 11, 2021
California substitute shortage compounded by pandemic could keep some schools closed
A critical shortage of substitute teachers is making it difficult for some school districts to stay open or to reopen later this school year.
Diana Lambert
December 28, 2020
Teachers and school staff in California increasingly likely to get vaccine in next round
State and federal health officials say prioritizing teachers and school staff will allow schools to reopen sooner for in-person instruction.
Diana Lambert
December 22, 2020
School districts try out different strategies to boost immunization rates for non-Covid diseases
In response to declining immunization rates, school districts are increasing their outreach to parents and offering free clinics.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
November 25, 2020
High school seniors lament what they are missing as they plan for the future
High school seniors and their families can relate to the loss and the uncertainty facing 2021 graduates.
Diana Lambert, Ali Tadayon, And Theresa Harrington
November 19, 2020
‘Roadschooling’ families give new meaning to distance learning
Roadschooling, a full-time lifestyle for some, has a new batch of converts. Families dissatisfied with distance learning are heading out to see the country.
Diana Lambert
November 18, 2020
Rising Covid-19 rates halt school reopening plans in three California counties
Surging Covid-19 cases pushed three more counties into the most restrictive tier on the state tracking system, putting plans to reopen school campuses on pause.
Diana Lambert And Ali Tadayon
November 11, 2020
A look at Orange County as first in a wave of school reopenings in California
The campus reopenings represent the largest return to school in a major metropolitan area in California so far this year.