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Teacher Shortage
Commentary
May 30, 2023

Labor and management must work together to improve teacher wellness in California

With well-designed wellness programs, educators will have the support they need to manage the emotional stress that comes with the job — and build stronger connections with students.

Tom Torlakson and Jacquelyn Ollison
Teacher Shortage
May 18, 2023

Proposed state budget could make becoming a teacher easier

The governor's revised budget could put a dent in California's ongoing teacher shortage by removing obstacles to earning a credential and providing more funds to train teachers for hard-to-fill positions.

Diana Lambert And Zaidee Stavely
Teacher Shortage
March 24, 2023

California is preparing more credentialed teachers, but is it enough?

California has had a surge in new teacher credentials in recent years, a reversal of the downward trend of the previous 10 years, but the teacher shortage isn't over quite yet. 

Diana Lambert
Quick Guides
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.

Diana Lambert
Q&A
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.

Michael Burke
Teacher Shortage
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.

Ali Tadayon
Teachers
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.

Diana Lambert
Teacher Shortage
August 31, 2022

Teacher shortage? Depends where you look

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

Carolyn Jones
Los Angeles Unified
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
Credentialing
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.

Kate Sequeira
Administrators
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
Podcast
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
Podcast
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
Coronavirus
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