July 16, 2021

California cuts the number of tests teachers must take to earn credential

California teacher candidates no longer have to take two of the four tests usually required to earn a teaching credential.

Diana Lambert

June 16, 2021

Why training California bilingual teachers just got harder

A program that prepares bilingual teachers for dual-language classrooms in California is set to end this month, potentially worsening a shortage.

Zaidee Stavely And Betty Márquez Rosales

June 3, 2021

Budget proposal would ease testing requirements for California teachers

California's legislators recommend approving a budget proposal that would reduce the number of tests required to earn a teaching credential.

Diana Lambert

May 20, 2021

California math curriculum spurs new controversy about accelerated learning

Voluntary guidance for math instruction faces criticism from parents saying it stunts potential for students in advanced math pathways.

Sydney Johnson

April 22, 2021

California's subject-matter testing for teachers is chasing away prospective candidates

We need to find a better way to measure subject-matter knowledge in teacher candidates.

Sarah Fine

March 5, 2021

California teacher shortages could make reopening schools for in-person instruction difficult

A growing teacher shortage could make it difficult to reopen school campuses, which are required to have smaller class sizes.

Diana Lambert

February 12, 2021

California teacher credentialing requirements continue to be eased during pandemic

A waiver that allows teacher candidates to teach while completing required exams and courses is the latest action to ease teaching requirements.

Diana Lambert

February 3, 2021

Credential testing required for California teachers would be reduced under new proposal

If legislators agree with the proposal, teacher candidates will no longer have to take two of the tests currently required to earn a credential.

Diana Lambert

January 4, 2021

Stipends, jobs for student teachers needed to diversify California’s teaching force

Taking a year off of work is a barrier for potential teachers, especially teachers of color, wanting to enter the teaching profession.

Jarod Kawasaki

September 16, 2020

Joan Bissell was leader in teacher preparation in California

She coordinated teacher preparation programs at the California State University’s nearly two dozen programs.

Louis Freedberg

September 2, 2020

Lawmakers fail to pass bills reducing number of tests for teachers by legislative deadline

Three bills that would have allowed California teachers to take fewer tests to prove they are ready to teach died Monday.

Diana Lambert

June 25, 2020

Some California teaching credential requirements will ease thanks to budget deal

The new California budget makes it easier for teacher candidates affected by coronavirus-related closures to complete credentials.

Diana Lambert

May 30, 2020

Governor suspends California teacher testing requirements for candidates impacted by coronavirus closures

Newsom issued an executive order suspending state-required tests for teacher candidates on track to complete their teacher preparation programs.

Diana Lambert

May 14, 2020

Gov. Newsom’s proposed budget revision cuts programs to recruit, train teachers

The proposed cuts — $915 million — are more than the amount spent for teacher development in the five previous years combined.

Diana Lambert

May 8, 2020

California may soon require fewer tests to become a teacher, at least temporarily

The authors of the bills say the legislation is needed to help teacher candidates complete their credentials during the coronavirus pandemic.

Diana Lambert