Fermin Leal
Fermin was EdSource’s career and college readiness reporter between 2015 and 2017.
All articles by Fermin Leal
As charter schools grow, they face challenge of hiring amid a teacher shortage
Although most were able to fill their positions, many offered residency programs and financial incentives to do that.
Fermin Leal
December 7, 2016
Growth of career programs emphasizing hands-on learning offer students new opportunities
The OC Pathways Showcase highlighted the growth of career pathways programs across Orange County, where 14,000 students currently receive mentoring and internships as part of partnerships with industries.
Fermin Leal
December 1, 2016
State’s teacher shortage hitting ‘alarming rates’ for 2016-17, new survey says
Among the 211 districts that participated in the survey, 75 percent indicated having a shortage of qualified teachers for the current school year.
Fermin Leal
November 30, 2016
CSU looks to increase access through improved graduation rates and more state funds
California State University's Graduation 2025 Initiative could help free up more space for campuses to admitted more qualified applicants.
Fermin Leal
November 16, 2016
Firefighting program at high school gives students hands-on training
Los Angeles Unified School District's new Fire Academy prepares students for careers as firefighters, part of an effort to offer more specific career-themed training.
Fermin Leal
November 14, 2016
California awards $200 million to help more students become college ready
Nearly 1,000 school districts, county education offices and charter schools across California will share $200 million in state grants as part of an effort to prepare more high school students for college.
Fermin Leal
October 26, 2016
California's largest school districts use aggressive tactics to find teachers
Most of California's largest school districts filled nearly all their job openings.
Fermin Leal And Pat Maio
September 30, 2016
Cal State system moves one step closer to initiative boosting graduation rates
The plan includes offering more course sections and improving academic support for students.
Fermin Leal
September 20, 2016
California’s first College and Career Readiness metric still being fine-tuned
Education officials want to ensure the indicator measures both areas of study.
Fermin Leal
September 6, 2016
Smarter Balanced scores show more California 11th-graders 'college ready'
Still, only a third of juniors met or exceeded standards in math.
Fermin Leal
August 24, 2016
Bill calls for California high schools to award ‘Seal of STEM’ to proficient graduates
The goal is to keep students competitive in a global market.
Fermin Leal
July 28, 2016
State board backs plans for California’s first college and career readiness indicator
The metric will be one part of the state's new accountability system.
Fermin Leal
July 13, 2016
Dual enrollment programs attracting more students in California high schools
Students can graduate high school with an associate degree.
Fermin Leal
July 4, 2016
State budget adds $200 million for community college workforce training programs
Funding is aimed at increasing the number of skilled workers.