Teacher Shortage

California has been experiencing a shortage of teachers, especially in special education, bilingual education, and science, technology, engineering and math 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

April 25, 2018

Despite progress, California's teaching force far from reflecting diversity of students

In some cases, the diversity gap between teachers and students in California has widened.

Louis Freedberg

Teacher Shortage

April 16, 2018

Bay Area district links with start-up to help educators buy homes

West Contra Costa Unified hopes partnership will help it to recruit and retain teachers.

Theresa Harrington

Policy & Finance

March 12, 2018

Teacher shortage, lack of supplies hinder rollout of new science standards, report finds

Low-income and low-performing schools are facing the most obstacles in implementing the Next Generation Science Standards.

Carolyn Jones

Teacher Shortage

February 20, 2018

Teacher shortages persist in California and getting worse in many communities

A new report from the Learning Policy Institute says new state initiatives to recruit and retain teachers will take three to five years to yield results.

Louis Freedberg

Special Education

February 14, 2018

With support instead of punishment, a California school district works to improve special education

County offices of education are working with districts identified for "differentiated assistance" due to poor performance by student subgroups.

Theresa Harrington

Teachers

February 1, 2018

Kickboxing and Kundalini: Part of a novel approach to reducing charter school teacher attrition

A Los Angeles charter school network creates a wellness program to lower teacher stress and boost teacher retention.

George White

Teacher Shortage

January 9, 2018

'Teachers have better work stories' says an ad campaign to stem California's teacher shortage

Enrollment in the state’s teacher preparation programs has declined more than 70 percent over the past decade, according to the Learning Policy Institute.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

Commentary

December 19, 2017

Creating a culture of coaching to support teachers in every school

Instructional coaching, peer feedback, and strategic use of technology can help administrators build an ecosystem of support that keeps high-achieving teachers in the classroom.

Michael Moody

Teachers

December 14, 2017

Webinar series focuses on the world's best in education to empower educators

Webinar series looks at teacher recruitment and preparation, professional learning, appraisal and feedback, and career ladders in top-performing countries and U.S.