Teacher Shortage

January 17, 2023

What you need to become a substitute teacher in California | Quick Guide

Substitute teachers became harder to find after the Covid-19 pandemic closed classrooms, but higher pay and fewer requirements are making the job more attractive.

January 10, 2023

In California, U.S. Education Secretary Cardona calls for states to up funding, lays out student debt relief case

As federal relief dollars for schools run out, states should respond by increasing funding for education, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in an interview.

October 21, 2022

Late-in-term shuffling of teachers harms classes, say faculty and officials

Los Angeles Unified and West Contra Costa Unified hope to move teachers earlier in future years if needed.

October 4, 2022

California removes hurdles to building teacher housing

California school districts will now be able to avoid some local regulations when building affordable staff housing on its property.

August 31, 2022

Teacher shortage? Depends where you look

Wealthier districts tended to have fewer vacancies than those in low-income areas

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.

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

Los Angeles Unified

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Commentary

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

California's Teacher Housing Crunch

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.