Teacher Preparation

January 21, 2019

Required tests roadblock for many aspiring California teachers

Almost half of California’s potential teachers quit the profession before they even start because they can't pass one or more of the tests required for them to earn a credential, making it more difficult for the state to put a dent in a persistent teacher shortage.

Diana Lambert

January 13, 2019

Will we step up for California public schools in 2019?

Former California secretary of education suggests 10 ways to help schools succeed.

Glen Thomas

October 29, 2018

California school districts make new investments in teacher evaluation

San Juan Unified is one of the California school districts making investments in its teacher evaluation system. The district adopted a System of Professional Growth in 2016 that focuses on feedback and mentoring of teachers who are being evaluated.

Diana Lambert

August 15, 2018

California gets high grade in measuring teachers’ reading instruction skills

Linda Darling-Hammond, chair of teacher credentialing commission, calls the state assessment out of date and not a good predictor of classroom performance.

John Fensterwald

April 24, 2018

Rural schools find ways to bring science innovations closer to home

Mobile science labs, Skype lessons with scientists and robotics workshops are among the offerings at some remote schools.

Carolyn Jones

February 20, 2018

Teacher shortages persist in California and getting worse in many communities

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute says new state initiatives to recruit and retain teachers will take three to five years to yield results.

Louis Freedberg

January 11, 2018

Funding, teacher training top educators' wish lists for science education in 2018

High-quality training in the new science standards needs to be a priority for districts in 2018, some leading educators say.

Carolyn Jones

December 12, 2017

Big changes in requirements to become a special education teacher in California

Special education teachers will again be qualified to teach in general education classrooms.

John Fensterwald

March 16, 2017

California teachers get layoff notices despite teacher shortages

Most teachers receiving layoff notices will eventually have them rescinded in coming weeks as districts receive better state budget estimates.

Fermin Leal

March 15, 2017

New program to help aspiring early educators focus on high-needs students

Los Angeles Universal Preschool, also known as LAUP, launched a new certificate program called the "Exceptional Populations Certification" for 32 college students across LA who will gain experience working with high-needs early learners such as children who may have developmental delays or emotional and behavioral needs due to trauma.

Ashley Hopkinson

January 4, 2017

For teachers, it's not just what you say, it's how you say it

From yelling to whispering, a teacher's tone of voice in the classroom affects learning and student behavior, some educators say.

Jane Meredith Adams

December 20, 2016

State awards $20 million in grants to help more school employees become teachers

School employees in 25 school districts or county offices of education who want to become teachers are eligible to receive annual grants of up to $4,000 as part of an effort to add more teachers to the workforce.