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This section includes a catalog of EdSource’s in-depth reports produced on a range of education issues between 1998 and today, as well as several EdSource newsletters on school leadership, student wellness and early education.

Distance Learning
October 8, 2020

California voters grapple with education in age of pandemic: An EdSource poll

This EdSource poll takes the pulse of California’s families across the state, with responses varying by income levels, race and ethnic backgrounds and political affiliation, on how Californians are experiencing the extraordinary circumstances of education in 2020.

Louis Freedberg
Student Wellbeing
January 28, 2020

Children’s mental health a cause for concern in report on California youth policies

California is doing a better job serving children in some areas, but received an 'F' grade for its school mental health services.

Carolyn Jones
October 4, 2017

Educating children and youth - voter views on how California is doing: An EdSource-Berkeley IGS Survey

EdSource staff
September 12, 2017

Reforming Science Instruction in California: A Primer

EdSource staff
Publications
March 28, 2017

Expanding Early Learning Time: Accessing Full-Day Preschool and Kindergarten in California

EdSource staff
Publications
February 15, 2017

Parent Experiences with Child Care and Preschool Costs in California: An EdSource survey of California Parents

EdSource staff
Legislation
May 27, 2016

Report seeks English learner, special ed student supports

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

Theresa Harrington
February 1, 2016

The Local Control Funding Formula: An Essential EdSource Guide

This easy-to-read guide explains the essential elements of California's new school funding reforms and the Local Control Funding Formula. We break the most important questions down for you digest smoothly.

EdSource staff
The Common Core Challenge
December 22, 2015

Closing the achievement gap: Will California’s reforms make a difference?

EdSource conducted a series of interviews with leading educators and scholars about the persistence of these achievement gaps and the prospects for the current set of reforms in California to help close them.

Louis Freedberg
Credentialing
November 17, 2015

California's emerging teacher shortage: A Field Poll commissioned by EdSource and the Learning Policy Institute

John Osborn D'Agostino
The Common Core Challenge
September 29, 2015

College and Career Readiness: An EdSource/CTA survey of teachers

EdSource staff
Policy & Finance
June 2, 2015

What's not on California's education agenda – and should be

We asked nonprofit education leaders what reforms they think should be added to California's agenda.

EdSource Commentaries
Teachers
October 9, 2014

Preparing World-Class Teachers: Essential Reforms of Teacher Preparation and Credentialing in California

EdSource staff
Policy & Finance
April 18, 2014

Majority of California voters support universal preschool for 4-year-olds

Lillian Mongeau
The Common Core Challenge
March 14, 2014

Reforming Testing and Accountability: Essential Principles for Student Success in California

This new report explains the changes to California’s testing and accountability systems along with a timeline for implementation and recommendations for maximizing their effectiveness and impact.

EdSource staff