teaching

May 12, 2021

How teachers in other states compare with California teachers

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. Now they have a year’s worth of observations and insights to share with their colleagues.

The Inverness Institute

March 29, 2021

What California teachers want to share with other educators

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. Now they have a year’s worth of observations and insights to share with their colleagues.

The Inverness Institute

March 11, 2021

What California teachers want policymakers to know

Teachers share their messages for policymakers, education leaders and the public.

The Inverness Institute

March 5, 2021

Teachers speak out on continuing their careers

Teachers discuss whether their experiences of teaching during the pandemic has caused them to consider changing careers.

The Inverness Institute

March 5, 2021

Teachers speak out on returning to the classroom

Teachers discuss the conditions under which they would be comfortable resuming in-person instruction.

The Inverness Institute

February 26, 2021

Challenge & Opportunity: Teachers weigh in on heartbreaks, breakthroughs of distance learning

Teachers discuss how they relied on colleagues and long hours to solve challenges and learn new technologies they’ll use moving forward.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers speak out on students’ academic learning

Teachers reflect on the impact of the pandemic and distance learning on their students’ academic progress.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers speak out on students’ social and emotional well-being

Teachers express concerns about the effect of the pandemic and distance learning on their students' social and emotional wellbeing.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers reflect on a year of learning under Covid: A survey of California teachers by the Inverness Institute

Survey responses to 25 questions offer a comprehensive look at distance learning through a teacher’s lens.

The Inverness Institute

October 27, 2020

Academic testing looks very different in California during distance learning

To assess students during distance learning, teachers are relying on informal check-ins, open notes and webcams to monitor a student’s behavior.

Sydney Johnson

August 21, 2020

‘Rigor’ through distance learning calls for quality, not quantity

During this crisis, schools and teachers should focus on keeping students engaged and learning.

Tom Armelino

August 6, 2020

A few things to try when teaching online this fall

Teacher shares tips for distance learning gleaned from teaching summer school during the pandemic.

Mark Gozonsky

July 15, 2020

Pace of California schools planning to open with distance learning accelerates

Many districts will open with online instruction but hope to bring more students back later in the fall depending on health conditions.

Louis Freedberg

July 2, 2020

Some teachers unions, districts at odds over live distance learning instruction

The California Teachers Association says a 45-year-old law on classroom recordings prevents districts from requiring live online instruction.

John Fensterwald

June 17, 2020

Teachers need opportunities to heal before the school year begins

School districts and the state must be proactive in supporting teachers to prevent burnout and teachers leaving the profession.

Antero Garcia and Nicole Mirra