California has made enormous investments in two programs that genuinely improve various aspects of life in the highest-needs public schools: community schools and teacher residency partnerships.

A recently released report has criticized the effectiveness of California’s teacher preparation programs, specifically when it comes to training new elementary school teachers in math education. Cal ...

EdSource · Los Angeles parents fight for and win intensive tutoring for kids hurt by Covid In its “State of the States” report on math instruction published last week, the National Council on Teacher ...

California issued 18% more teaching credentials last school year, compared with the previous year, but education experts remain only cautiously optimistic. The uptick comes after two years of declines ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognizes the current and growing contributions of Hispanic educators during National Hispanic ...

A federal judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration’s cancellation of teacher training grants. California grants a total of $148 million for teachers to staff high-needs schools. The ...

Every year, school districts across the country grapple with teacher shortages. Some states have tried to fix the problem by reducing credentialing requirements or by implementing programs that ...

Attracting additional teachers and preparing them to be truly excellent is arguably the single biggest lever policymakers can use to demonstrate their commitment to high-quality public schools. Credit ...

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