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 ...

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 ...

This story is a collaboration between LAist and Open Campus. Shayna Meikle owns Pigeon’s Roller Rink in Long Beach, along with a nearby skate shop and another rink in Mission Viejo. She spends most ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...