Diana Lambert

California’s largest teachers union opposes legislation mandating “science of reading” training that spotlights phonics to teach children how to read.

The American Federation of Teachers launched an advertising campaign today to promote community schools.

A bill that would have required California teachers to use the “science of reading,” which spotlights phonics, to teach children to read has died without a hearing.

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District will no longer enforce a policy that requires teachers and other school staff to notify parents if their children identify as transgender.

An agreement between California Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature that will reduce the state’s budget shortfall by $17.3 billion also will mean less money for school facilities.

Budget shortfalls have led 100 California school districts to issue layoff notices to 1,900 teachers.

Legislation that would remove one of the last tests teachers are required to take to earn a credential in California passed the Senate Education Committee.

Legislation that would remove one of the last tests teachers are required to take to earn a credential in California passed the Senate Education Committee unanimously Wednesday with little opposition.

Sacramento City Unified has named Lisa Allen as its new superintendent. Allen has served as interim superintendent since July, when former superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar left the district.

Allowing community colleges to offer K-12 credentials could be a solution, UCLA report says