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Teacher Shortage
August 12, 2022
Los Angeles Unified to enter school year with fewer classroom vacancies, district says
The teachers union finds it 'improbable' that LAUSD was able to fill about 700 vacancies in the last week.
Kate Sequeira
August 4, 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
April 22, 2022
LAUSD expects to finish reassigning staff to vacant teaching roles this week
Credentialed staff have been redeployed to schools across the district as part of Superintendent Alberto Carvalho's 100-day plan.
Kate Sequeira
February 1, 2022
Frustrating, exhausting but worth it: School principals tell what their jobs are like now
An EdSource roundtable brought together diverse principals to discuss Covid, staff shortages and mental health — students', teachers' and their own.
Carolyn Jones
January 27, 2022
Why we need more Black teachers
We discuss how California school districts are working to prepare and retain more Black teachers, and a Black teacher shares his experience.
EdSource staff
September 30, 2021
Struggling to find substitute teachers
As California school districts face a severe substitute shortage, some district staff are playing musical chairs to fill positions.
EdSource staff
April 24, 2020
California takes steps to remove hurdles faced by prospective teachers whose training is stymied by coronavirus
Teacher preparation programs will decide if candidates can get their credentials with fewer student teaching hours, formal observations
Diana Lambert
April 17, 2020
Unable to complete student teaching requirements, prospective teachers may soon get reprieve
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing will vote on staff recommendations that would allow teacher candidates to become classroom teachers even though they have been unable to complete all credentialing requirements.
Diana Lambert
March 12, 2020
The state should revise the reading instruction test for teachers
The RICA is outdated and discourages talented teachers, says long-time educator.
Tina Costantino-Lane
February 28, 2020
Four California school districts ask voters to pay for teacher and staff housing
On March 3 four California school districts will ask California voters to tax themselves to pay for teacher housing through a general obligation bond.
Diana Lambert
February 18, 2020
Gov. Newsom’s big bets: community schools, competitive grants and new teacher incentives
The governor proposes $1.5 billion over 5 years on incentives for new teachers and grants managed by a small agency to fix highest poverty schools.
John Fensterwald
February 12, 2020
How funds for Gov. Newsom's ambitious proposals for teacher recruitment and preparation will be spent
Budget proposes incentives, recruitment programs and training to fill needed teaching positions.
Diana Lambert
February 11, 2020
College costs, teacher shortage still top concerns in poll of California voters
Annual PACE/USC Rossier poll also finds support for increasing teacher pay, requiring ethnic studies and taking action to prevent gun violence.
John Fensterwald
January 23, 2020
California moves closer to eliminating, replacing reading instruction test that has blocked thousands from teaching credential
Debate rages on about how to measure a teacher candidate’s ability to teach reading.