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Prospective teachers who have passed the basic skills test (CBEST) and subject matter test (CSET) can qualify for a preliminary teaching credential by taking a year’s worth of courses and passing a performance assessment at one of 261 accredited teacher preparation programs. They then have five years to obtain a full or “clear” credential.
October 11, 2017

Cal State receives federal grant to prepare more Latinos to become teachers

The $8.1 million aims to give the state’s largest student demographic group more opportunities to learn from a Latino or Hispanic teacher.

Mikhail Zinshteyn
August 21, 2017

Spanish-speaking teachers getting special training to meet California's demand for more bilingual teachers

As districts expand bilingual programs, they're ramping up training so teachers who speak Spanish can teach Common Core and standards for English learners.

Theresa Harrington
August 10, 2017

Undergraduate education major, banned for 56 years, returns

Colleges will have another option for a 4-year path to a teaching credential.

John Fensterwald
June 25, 2017

In California push to help students with dyslexia, LA schools take a first step

Parents described the nightmare of a child who is unable to learn to read and the need for schools to provide services to address dyslexia.

Jane Meredith Adams
May 31, 2017

Assembly pressing for solutions to teacher shortage in state budget

Gov. Jerry Brown has his own idea, using $11 million in federal funding.

John Fensterwald
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
May 18, 2017

Federal support for teacher training to continue, but next year's funding in doubt

The Trump Administration has proposed eliminating Title II teacher training programs in 2017-18.

Michael Collier
March 22, 2017

Q&A: USC associate professor discusses Common Core standards, new online guide

Dr. Corinne Hyde talks about Common Core controversy, standards implementation, tests, curriculum materials and USC's online guide to the Common Core.

Theresa Harrington
December 20, 2016

State awards $20 million in grants to help more school employees become teachers

School employees in 25 school districts or county offices of education who want to become teachers are eligible to receive annual grants of up to $4,000 as part of an effort to add more teachers to the workforce.

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
October 31, 2016

Enrollments in teacher prep programs rise for first time in 13 years

Despite an increase in the number of candidates in teacher preparation programs, too few are seeking careers in math and science.

Louis Freedberg and Fermin Leal
October 28, 2016

Five university campuses receive $1.28M grants to improve student math readiness

Pat Maio
July 21, 2016

California needs not just more teachers but more master teachers

Derek Mitchell
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
May 27, 2016

Report seeks English learner, special ed student supports

Teachers' group aims to improve instruction for unique student populations.

Theresa Harrington