September 15, 2017

California defines 'effective' and 'ineffective' teachers, and why it matters

A teacher's credential, not his or her performance, will define effectiveness under the state's education plan required by federal law.

John Fensterwald

May 30, 2017

California programs to entice would-be teachers to the classroom

Statewide efforts to increase the number of math and science teachers have had some impact.

Carolyn Jones

May 30, 2017

Math, science professionals say goodbye to the office park, hello to the classroom

To help solve California's math and science teacher shortage, new programs aim to help mid-career professionals switch careers.

Carolyn Jones

February 27, 2017

Q&A: Tips and insights from a Common Core math expert

Sean Nank, American College of Education professor, discusses Common Core math, instructional strategies, curriculum and the beauty of patterns.

Theresa Harrington

December 7, 2016

As charter schools grow, they face challenge of hiring amid a teacher shortage

Although most were able to fill their positions, many offered residency programs and financial incentives to do that.

Fermin Leal

November 30, 2016

State’s teacher shortage hitting ‘alarming rates’ for 2016-17, new survey says

Among the 211 districts that participated in the survey, 75 percent indicated having a shortage of qualified teachers for the current school year.

Fermin Leal

November 2, 2016

Schools to face teacher shortage if voters end ban on bilingual education

If the ballot measure passes, it will likely increase the demand for bilingual teachers, who are already in short supply.

Ashley Hopkinson

September 30, 2016

California's largest school districts use aggressive tactics to find teachers

Most of California's largest school districts filled nearly all their job openings.

Fermin Leal and Pat Maio

August 28, 2016

Oakland schools nearly fully staffed after starting summer with teacher shortage

The district hired more than 400 teachers before school started last week.

Theresa Harrington

August 23, 2016

New computer science course's challenge is finding qualified teachers to teach it

One-fifth of California high schools will offer the course this year

Pat Maio

July 15, 2016

Bechtel Foundation awards $10 Million for CSU teacher preparation

Pat Maio

July 8, 2016

Tobinworld closing its Antioch school for special education students

Michael Janofsky

June 14, 2016

Low wages undermine efforts to improve the quality of preschools, federal report says

Preschool teachers paid about half of what kindergarten teachers make.

Michael Collier

April 4, 2016

Number of new math and science teachers declining in California

The state has long struggled with a shortage of math and science teachers.

Pat Maio

March 14, 2016

With state support, what higher education can do to address teacher shortages

Marquita Grenot-Scheyer