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Pie chart: California Voters See Emerging Shortage of Teachers as Very Serious
Press Release

California Voters See Emerging Shortage of Teachers as Very Serious Problem; Believe State Should Take Action

| California registered voters regard the emerging shortage of k-12 teachers as a very serious problem and think that the state should be taking decisive action to rectify the situation, according to a poll released today by EdSource and the Learning Policy Institute. The survey was conducted by The Field Poll following recent reports showing that the number of new teaching credentials issued in California has declined steadily for more than a decade, along with even more precipitous reductions in enrollments in teacher preparation programs enrollments.
SCOPE Resource
SCOPE Resource

Maximizing the Use of New State Professional Learning Investments to Support Student, Educator, and School System Growth

Joseph Bishop Linda Darling-Hammond
| In 2015, California allocated $490 million to professional learning systems statewide, for districts to improve their overall professional capacity, especially the competence of teachers and principals within their school systems. This report is intended to help districts think through strategies to support all the allowable uses of funds and discusses how districts can approach professional learning in their implementation of state academic standards.
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Adults sitting in a row watching a presentation.
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School Leadership

Effective leaders are essential for school and student success. Preparing, retaining, and supporting strong school leaders can have a significant impact on students’ experiences and achievement.
Texas capital building with Texas and United States flag

Improving Education in Texas

Texas has implemented various initiatives aimed at strengthening the quality of its teacher preparation pathways and improving teacher retention, including large-scale, multi-year, statewide efforts to establish support, and sustain teacher residencies.
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Steps of a government building.
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Improving Education Through State Policy

LPI has conducted research on several individual states, often at the request of state policymakers, to help inform evidence-based policies and support the work of states to reimagine their education systems.
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Group of teachers having a discussion.
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Teacher Preparation and Professional Learning

Teachers who receive thorough preparation and are supported with high-quality professional learning opportunities throughout their careers are better equipped to meet the needs of all their students.
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Elementary school girl using a learning toy.
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Early Childhood Education

High-quality early learning provides young children with the foundation for healthy development and academic success.
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Three teachers engaged in a discussion in a library.
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Teacher Recruitment, Retention, and Shortages

Teacher turnover and shortages hurt student outcomes and well-being. Research identifies a number of evidence-based strategies to recruit and retain a diverse, high-quality teacher workforce.
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Male teacher showing a female teacher a chart.
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School Finance

Evidence shows that adequate and equitable financing of public schools improves a range of outcomes for all students, yet disparities in school funding shortchange many children in the United States.
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African American female teacher interacting with students.
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Educator Diversity

Growing research demonstrates the benefits for all students of teachers of color. Evidence also points to promising practices to help teachers of color overcome the unique barriers they face and expand diversity in the teaching workforce.