July 13, 2022

Teachers reflect on how students, teachers and the community are doing in the wake of Covid

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

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July 13, 2022

Teachers reflect on the future of education, find silver linings and offer recommendations

Amid the challenges of returning to in-person instruction after the turmoil of the pandemic, teachers find bright spots and offer suggestions for policymakers.

The Inverness Institute

July 13, 2022

California teachers share their challenges and worries: Teaching during Covid

The nonprofit Inverness Institute interviewed veteran teachers about life in the classroom during another difficult year impacted by a pandemic; two principals involved with the study sum up the findings in an interview with EdSource's John Fensterwald.

John Fensterwald

July 12, 2022

Teacher survey 3: California’s leading teachers reflect on the 2021-22 school year

Survey responses from nearly 100 leading teachers offer insights on the challenges and possibilities of teaching and learning after the disruption and trauma of the pandemic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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June 14, 2021

Teacher survey 2: 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.

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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.

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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.

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March 11, 2021

What California teachers want policymakers to know

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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