July 27, 2021

How teachers see the current health of the educational system

This spotlight highlights teachers' thoughts about various aspects of reopening schools, including how Covid funds were spent and how the reopening plan, in general, is working out at their schools.

The Inverness Institute

July 7, 2021

Teachers reflect on how students are doing after returning to school

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. This spotlight highlights their thoughts about the return to in-person classes after months of distance learning.

The Inverness Institute

June 14, 2021

Teachers discuss the challenges and the limits of a partial reopening

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. Now they have a year’s worth of observations and insights to share with their colleagues.

The Inverness Institute

June 14, 2021

Teacher survey project: Teachers reflect on returning to school this spring 

Survey responses to 25 questions offer a comprehensive look at distance learning through a teacher’s lens.

The Inverness Institute

May 12, 2021

How teachers in other states compare with California teachers

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. Now they have a year’s worth of observations and insights to share with their colleagues.

The Inverness Institute

March 29, 2021

What California teachers want to share with other educators

California teachers have witnessed massive disruption and responded to the challenges of Covid. Now they have a year’s worth of observations and insights to share with their colleagues.

The Inverness Institute

March 11, 2021

What California teachers want policymakers to know

Teachers share their messages for policymakers, education leaders and the public.

The Inverness Institute

March 5, 2021

Teachers speak out on continuing their careers

Teachers discuss whether their experiences of teaching during the pandemic has caused them to consider changing careers.

The Inverness Institute

March 5, 2021

Teachers speak out on returning to the classroom

Teachers discuss the conditions under which they would be comfortable resuming in-person instruction.

The Inverness Institute

February 26, 2021

California veteran teachers say they’re working harder and longer, often with little district help

Teachers surveyed report they’ve relied primarily on their colleagues and themselves to figure out teaching during the pandemic.

John Fensterwald

February 26, 2021

Challenge & Opportunity: Teachers weigh in on heartbreaks, breakthroughs of distance learning

Teachers discuss how they relied on colleagues and long hours to solve challenges and learn new technologies they’ll use moving forward.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers speak out on students’ academic learning

Teachers reflect on the impact of the pandemic and distance learning on their students’ academic progress.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers speak out on students’ social and emotional well-being

Teachers express concerns about the effect of the pandemic and distance learning on their students' social and emotional wellbeing.

The Inverness Institute

February 19, 2021

Teachers reflect on a year of learning under Covid: A survey of California teachers by the Inverness Institute

Survey responses to 25 questions offer a comprehensive look at distance learning through a teacher’s lens.

The Inverness Institute

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