Teach Plus

June 13, 2022

With pressures on teachers at a boiling point, California needs new pathways into the profession

For long-term and lasting solutions, we must attract more young people to enter the teaching profession and give them the training and support they need to succeed.

Sarah Lillis & Anne Stanton

July 17, 2020

Two districts target learning loss; parents to get a say on distance learning

This week: West Contra Costa & Palo Alto superintendents address learning loss. Teach Plus' Sarah Lillis urges parents to speak out for quality distance learning.

EdSource staff

March 31, 2020

I’m here for my students, despite the distance

Coronavirus creates need, opportunity for teachers to focus on social-emotional support for their students.

Meghann Seril

October 11, 2019

Push to increase the number of teachers of color in California classrooms gains momentum

Increasing the number of teachers of color in California classrooms is a top priority for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

Diana Lambert

July 15, 2019

We need more relevant curriculum in our schools

Students do better in school when they feel connected to what they are learning, teacher says.

Daniel Helena

December 21, 2017

Male teachers provide important role models

Our society should celebrate and respect male teachers in the same way we idolize sports figures and celebrities.

Josh Brown

June 8, 2017

Advocates of 3-year teacher tenure face big decision

The amended bill proposing longer probationary period clears the Assembly by a big margin but key provisions are left out.

John Fensterwald