January 21, 2019

Required tests roadblock for many aspiring California teachers

Almost half of California’s potential teachers quit the profession before they even start because they can't pass one or more of the tests required for them to earn a credential, making it more difficult for the state to put a dent in a persistent teacher shortage.

Diana Lambert

September 27, 2018

California’s persistent teacher shortage fueled by attrition, high demand, say newly released studies

The teacher shortage has worsened in recent years as state funding for education improved and districts began lowering class sizes and bringing back programs, increasing the demand for teachers, according to new studies.

Diana Lambert

July 24, 2018

Preparing teachers to personalize their classrooms

Summit charter schools' teacher residency program is the first to focus on personalized learning.

Joanne Jacobs

July 23, 2018

Charter school network spreads 'personalized learning' model nationwide

With help from Facebook, an online learning platform helps personalize instruction and allows students to progress at their own pace.

Joanne Jacobs

May 16, 2018

The art of engagement: classroom management now matters more in teacher training

The current era of discipline reform in California is putting greater emphasis on an aspect of teaching that has long gotten the short shrift in teacher credentialing programs.

David Washburn

April 25, 2018

Despite progress, California's teaching force far from reflecting diversity of students

In some cases, the diversity gap between teachers and students in California has widened.

Louis Freedberg

March 29, 2018

Districts must do more to reduce low-income schools' share of inexperienced, ineffective teachers under new federal law

Effectiveness has nothing to do with teachers' impact or performance, as California defines it under the new federal law.

John Fensterwald

December 14, 2017

Grants aim to increase California's supply of bilingual teachers

Four California school districts and four county offices of education will each receive $625,000 to train bilingual teachers for new classes.

Theresa Harrington

October 29, 2017

In face of shortage, California colleges to shrink time to become a math teacher

State grants allow campuses to shorten credential process from 5 1/2 to 4 years.

Carolyn Jones

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