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Teacher Shortage

​California has been experiencing a shortage of teachers, especially in special education, bilingual education, and science, technology, engineering and technology, or STEM for some years. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem. EdSource is tracking how the shortage is impacting different districts and regions statewide. Many are working on aggressive tactics to recruit and retain teachers, including offering bonuses and other incentives, and building teacher “residency” programs.
Teacher Shortage
June 22, 2021

California school districts receive unprecedented windfall but lack teachers to help students catch up

A longstanding teacher shortage grew worse during the pandemic, and districts will have to decide which programs to staff and those they won't.

Diana Lambert
Bilingual Education
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
Credentialing
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
Expanded Learning
May 17, 2021

Summer school plans hinge on teacher energy

California school districts have plenty of money for robust summer school programs this year, but teachers may just be too tired to sign up.

Diana Lambert
School Finance
May 12, 2021

Newsom proposes universal transitional kindergarten, new programs for low-income students

With a continuing surge in revenue, the governor would expand community schools and create a $500 college savings account for every low-income first grader.

John Fensterwald
Teacher Shortage
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
Teachers
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
Teacher Shortage
December 28, 2020

California substitute shortage compounded by pandemic could keep some schools closed

A critical shortage of substitute teachers is making it difficult for some school districts to stay open or to reopen later this school year.

Diana Lambert
Credentialing
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
Coronavirus
June 1, 2020

California school districts forced to move to virtual recruiting — and it’s working

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, district officials had to find a new way to recruit and hire teacher candidates.

Diana Lambert
Credentialing
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
School Finance
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
Coronavirus
May 4, 2020

Can California schools put safety measures in place in time to open early? Many district leaders skeptical

The unexpected announcement from Gov. Gavin Newsom that schools should consider resuming as early as late July was met with immediate pushback.

Diana Lambert And John Fensterwald
Credentialing
April 24, 2020

California takes steps to remove hurdles faced by prospective teachers whose training is stymied by coronavirus

Teacher preparation programs will decide if candidates can get their credentials with fewer student teaching hours, formal observations

Diana Lambert
Commentary
March 12, 2020

The state should revise the reading instruction test for teachers

The RICA is outdated and discourages talented teachers, says long-time educator.

Tina Costantino-Lane