College Bound in Middle School and High School?

How Math Course Sequences Matter

By: Neal D. Finkelstein, Anthony B. Fong, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Patrick M. Shields, Min Huang

This study explores the connection between mathematics achievement in middle school and high school to better understand the degree to which students stay on the path toward postsecondary STEM study and, if students veer off the trajectory, to better understand when and why.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012

R&D Alert®, Vol. 13, No. 1

This edition of the award-winning R&D Alert highlights teacher professional development in science, youth crime prevention, and using the Internet to bridge research and practice. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012
Order #: RD-12-01

Untapped Potential

The Status of Middle School Science Education in California

By: Ardice Hartry, Rena Dorph, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Valeria Romero

Only one in seven California middle school students receive the kind of high quality science instruction that engages them in the exploration and practice of science. This report explains why.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012

CenterView: Lost Opportunities

The Status of Science Education in California Middle Schools

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Only one in seven California middle school students receive the kind of high quality science instruction that engage them in the exploration and practice of science. Students do not have the opportunities they need because the conditions that would support such learning are rarely in place. How can state and local policymakers help improve science learning? Find out in this issue of CenterView.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012

CenterView: Willing But Not Yet Ready

A Glimpse of California Teachers' Preparedness for the Common Core State Standards

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

What do California teachers say about being ready to implement the Common Core State Standards? And what does the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd recommend that districts, schools, institutions of higher education, and state leaders do to help? Find out in this issue of CenterView.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2012

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2011 (Summary Report)

By: Andy Plattner

This 13th annual report on the California teacher workforce takes an extended look at principals in our Golden State and their vital role in supporting teacher effectiveness. more >

Price: $9.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-03

  

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2011 (Full Report)

By: Jennifer Bland, David Sherer, Roneeta Guha , Katrina Woodworth, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Ashley Campbell

This 13th annual report on the California teacher workforce takes an extended look at principals in the Golden State and their vital role in supporting teacher effectiveness. more >

Price: $24.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-04

  

High Hopes — Few Opportunities (Full Report)

The Status of Elementary Science Education in California

By: Rena Dorph, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Ardice Hartry, Teresa McCaffrey

This research report finds that students have little access to high-quality science education in California elementary schools. But there is hope for educators and policymakers to turn around this urgent issue. more >

Price: $24.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-02

  

High Hopes - Few Opportunities (Summary Report & Recommendations)

The Status of Elementary Science Education in California

By: Rena Dorph, Patrick M. Shields, Juliet Tiffany-Morales, Ardice Hartry, Teresa McCaffrey, John McDonald, Holly Jacobson, Margaret Gaston, Patsy Wilkes, Linda Bond

This report summarizes the results from two years of research on the status of elementary science education in California. A key finding? Students have little access to high-quality science education. Find out why as well as how educators and policymakers can turn around this urgent issue.  more >

Price: $9.95 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2011
Order #: CFTL-11-01

  

School Leadership: A Key to Teaching Quality

A Policy Brief on the Role of Principals in Strengthening Instruction

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Based on the forum's deliberations, as well as a review of the literature and other data, this policy brief explains ways principals can promote learning and support teachers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

CenterView

Scientific Literacy: The Missing Ingredient

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, offers suggestions to strengthen science education in California. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2011

A Priority for California's Future: Science for Students (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd and based on public opinion research, finds that Californians believe science education should be a priority for the state's schools and that science should be taught early and more often. more >

Price: $25.00 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2010
Order #: CFTL-10-01

  

A Priority for California's Future: Science for Students (Summary)

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd and based on public opinion research, finds that Californians believe science education should be a priority for the state's schools and that science should be taught early and more often. more >

Price: $10.00 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2010
Order #: CFTL-10-02

  

California's Teaching Force 2010: Key Issues and Trends (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, illustrates the impact of budget cuts and policy shifts on California's teaching workforce. more >

Price: $25.00 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2010
Order #: CFTL-10-03

  

California's Teaching Force 2010: Key Issues and Trends (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, illustrates the impact of budget cuts and policy shifts on California's teaching workforce. more >

Price: $7.50 | Format: Print | Copyright: 2010
Order #: CFTL-10-04

  

CenterView: Who Will be Left to Teach?

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, reviews current data and makes several recommendations for increasing the number of qualified teachers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010

Ready to Succeed in the Classroom (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report is designed to be a conduit for the voices of teachers who have struggled to help foster children perform well in school so that they can share what they have learned with other teachers, whether they are novice or veteran. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010

Ready to Succeed in the Classroom (Summary for Teachers)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary for teachers is designed to be a conduit for the voices of teachers who have struggled to help foster children perform well in school so that they can share what they have learned with other novice or veteran teachers.
 more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010

Sharing Data Between Child Welfare and Education to Improve Outcomes for Children and Youth in the Foster Care System

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This policy brief, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, outlines the steps needed to ensure more comprehensive and timely sharing of child welfare and education data for foster care students so that the professionals charged with helping them can make informed decisions. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010

Grappling with the Gaps

Toward a Research Agenda to Meet the Educational Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Students living in foster care face additional stresses and disruptions that can create serious barriers to a quality education. This report, prepared by BethAnn Berliner of WestEd for The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, lays the groundwork for new research priorities to improve the education outcomes for students living in foster care.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2010

CenterView: Equity and Excellence in Education

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

his issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, highlights current inequities in the distribution of underprepared teachers in California.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

CenterView: Progress At Risk

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, addresses the critical issues of equity and teaching quality.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

Creating a Well-prepared Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Workforce: How Do We Get from Here to There?

Produced by: California Council on Science and Technology

This report explores how California can strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics achievement. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

Strengthening California's System for Preparing and Supporting Principals: Lessons from Exemplary Programs

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This policy brief, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, is part of a broader effort to bring the central role of principals to the forefront. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2009 (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, finds that California's teacher development system is not adequately aligned with high school reforms that seek to increase rigor, make instruction more relevant, and foster more personal and supportive learning environments for students. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2009 (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, finds that California's teacher development system is not adequately aligned with high school reforms that seek to increase rigor, make instruction more relevant, and foster more personal and supportive learning environments for students. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2009

California's Teaching Force 2008: Key Issues and Trends (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, updates data on the state's teacher workforce and raises questions about the current capacity of the teaching force to help students meet the academic goals the state has set for them. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

California's Teaching Force 2008: Key Issues and Trends (Summary and Fact Sheets)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, updates data on the state's teacher workforce and raises questions about the current capacity of the teaching force to help students meet the academic goals the state has set for them. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

CenterView

Focusing on Teaching: A New Perspective to Drive Teaching Quality

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

his issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, lays out a common definition of "high quality teaching" and advises policymakers on how to move toward an effective teacher development system. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

CenterView: California Two-Step is No Plan for School Reform

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, developed by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, takes a look at how California's budget crisis threatens the progress made in strengthening the teaching workforce. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

CenterView: California's Approach to Math Instruction Still Doesn't Add Up

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView provides an update on the 2005 CenterView focusing on 8th-grade Algebra I and finds that, unfortunately, not much has changed. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

CenterView: Ready to Succeed

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView highlights research that shows the achievement gap experienced by foster youth leads to fewer economic opportunities and more adverse outcomes. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

Ready to Succeed: Changing Systems to Give California's Foster Children the Opportunities They Deserve to be Ready for and Succeed in School (Full Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by The California Education Collaborative for Children in Foster Care, calls for a sharper focus on the education outcomes for children in foster care and offers recommendations for strengthening the policies and systems that support them. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

Ready to Succeed: Changing Systems to Give California's Foster Children the Opportunities They Deserve to be Ready for and Succeed in School (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by The California Education Collaborative for Children in Foster Care, calls for a sharper focus on the educational outcomes for children in foster care and offers recommendations for strengthening the policies and systems that support them. more >

Price: $10.00 | Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008
Order #: CFTL-08-02

  

Teaching Quality in California: A New Perspective to Guide Policy

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This publication represents the consensus of an expert panel convened by The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd to explore the dimensions of teaching quality and the issues that need to be addressed to ensure high-quality instruction for all California students. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2008

A Possible Dream: Retaining California Teachers So All Students Learn

By: Ken Futernick

Based on an online survey of nearly 2,000 teachers, this report provides insights into the reasons teachers leave, and offers recommendations on what California policymakers and education leaders can do to get more qualified teachers to stay. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

CenterView: "Out-Of-Field" Teaching Assignments

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, developed by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, takes a look at out-of-field teaching, examining how it happens and its impact on California's high schools. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

CenterView: California's Emerging Teacher Data System

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, developed by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, focuses on policymakers' and administrators' need for reliable and current data. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

CenterView: Why Do Teachers Leave?

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView reviews research on why teachers leave the profession and what might prompt them to stay or return to the classroom. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

Critical Path Analysis of California's Science and Mathematics Teacher Preparation System

Produced by: California Council on Science and Technology, The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report provides data on the mathematics and science teaching workforce in California. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2007 (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides California policymakers with objective and timely data on the state's teacher workforce. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2007 (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, developed by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides California policymakers with objective and timely data on the state's teacher workforce. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2007

California's Teaching Force 2006: Key Issues and Trends (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides the latest available data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and related challenges confronting the state's educators and policymakers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2006

California's Teaching Force 2006: Key Issues and Trends (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and related challenges confronting the state's educators and policymakers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2006

CenterView: No Child Left Behind Implementation Update

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides an update on California's progress in meeting the requirement under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) that all teachers are "highly qualified." more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2006

CenterView

Special Education: Every Teacher's Responsibility

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, examines the professional development and support that teachers receive to help them work with students with special needs. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

CenterView: California's Approach to Math Instruction Doesn't Add Up

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, reviews the low performance of California students in Algebra I alongside data showing that a large number of middle school Algebra I teachers do not have a mathematics credential. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

CenterView: Listening to Teachers of English Language Learners

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Are California's teachers up to the task of ensuring all students, including English language learners, meet the state's high academic standards? This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, reviews findings from a survey of more than 5,000 California teachers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

CenterView: Where Have All The Teachers Gone?

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, presents a strong case for creating a statewide teacher data system by highlighting some of the simple teacher workforce questions that cannot be answered because such a system does not exist. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

Listening to Teachers of English Language Learners

A Survey of California Teachers' Challenges, Experiences, and Professional Development Needs

By: Patricia Gandara, Julie Maxwell-Jolly, Anne Driscoll

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report is based on a survey of more than 5,000 California teachers that examined their experiences, challenges, and professional development needs in teaching English language learner students.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2005 (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, provides data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and identifies the challenges confronting the state's educators and policymakers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2005 (Summary)

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, provides the latest available data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and identifies the challenges confronting the state's educators and policymakers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2005

California's Teaching Force 2004: Key Issues and Trends (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

California's Teaching Force 2004: Key Issues and Trends (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

CenterView

A Collision Course: High Expectations for Students, Low Investment in Teacher Training

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, documents the increasing expectations for student achievement at the same time that investments in teacher development are diminishing.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

CenterView: No Child Left Behind and the Federal Mandate that all California Teachers Be "Highly Qualified"

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, takes an early look at California's ability to meet the requirement under the No Child Left Behind legislation that all teachers be "highly qualified" by the end of the 2005-2006 school year. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

CenterView: Science Teaching and California's Future

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, describes the factors influencing the shortage of fully prepared and effective science teachers in California. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

CenterView: Special Education — Not So Special for Some

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

California's special education students are held to the same high standards of achievement as their general education peers even though there is a significant shortage of credentialed special education teachers. Several ways to address the problem are presented in this issue of CenterView, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2004

Focus on Quality: Californians' Views on Teachers and Teaching (Report)

Produced by: Belden Russonello & Stewart

A 2002 statewide public opinion survey highlights the priorities of Californians, their attitudes about spending on education, their opinions about key issues such as teacher qualifications, and the steps the state should take to improve its public education system. The survey's findings are presented in this report. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2003

Focus on Quality: Californians' Views on Teachers and Teaching (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

A 2002 statewide public opinion surveyhighlights the priorities of Californians, their attitudes about spending on education, their opinions about key issues such as teacher qualifications, and the steps the state should take to improve its public education system. The survey's findings are presented in this summary report. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2003

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2003: Research Findings and Policy Recommendations (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides the latest available data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2003

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2003: Research Findings and Policy Recommendations (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides the latest available data and analysis of California's teaching workforce and examines the preparation, induction, and professional development of teachers.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2003

California Teachers' Perceptions of National Board Certification (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, this review of the research on California National Board Certified teachers presents their attitudes about and perceptions of the certification process and its usefulness. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

California Teachers' Perceptions of National Board Certification (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

Produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, this summary report reviews the research on California National Board Certified teachers and presents their attitudes about and perceptions of the certification process and its usefulness. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

California's Teaching Force: Key Issues and Trends 2002 (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides data and projections on the teacher shortage in California and the continuing concentration of the state's underprepared teachers in schools serving poor and minority students.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

California's Teaching Force: Key Issues and Trends 2002 (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, provides data and projections on the teacher shortage in California and the continuing concentration of the state's underprepared teachers in schools serving poor and minority students. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

Strengthening California's Teacher Information System

By: Camille Esch, Patrick M. Shields, Viki M. Young

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, written by Camille Esch, Patrick Shields, and Viki Young for the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, argues that California needs improved coordination of separate agency efforts to link these datasets.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

Who Is Teaching California's Children?

By: Camille Esch, Patrick M. Shields

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This brief, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, examines the education and experience levels of California's underprepared teachers and compares them with those of certificated teachers. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2002

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2001 (Report)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, reviews research that examines and analyzes California's teaching profession.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2001

The Status of the Teaching Profession 2001 (Summary)

Produced by: The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, reviews research that examines and analyzes California's teaching profession.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2001

Preparing Teachers for Diversity: A Dilemma of Quality and Quantity

By: Patricia Gandara, Julie Maxwell-Jolly

This paper, written by Patricia Gándara and Julie Maxwell-Jolly for the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, focuses on preparing teachers to perform effectively with ethnically diverse students. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 2000

Professional Development for Teachers: Setting the Stage for Learning from Teaching

By: Linda Darling-Hammond

This paper, written by Linda Darling-Hammond for the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, argues that an effective teacher is one who learns from teaching rather than one who has finished learning how to teach.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 1999

The Status of the Teaching Profession 1999 (Report)

This report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, presents research findings on the status of California's teaching profession and includes recommendations developed in response to the research findings.  more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 1999

The Status of the Teaching Profession 1999 (Summary)

This summary report, produced by the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, presents research findings on the status of California's teaching profession and includes recommendations developed in response to the research findings. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 1999

Good Teaching Matters... A Lot

This paper, written by Kati Haycock for the Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning at WestEd, explains how poor and minority youngsters can and do achieve at the same high levels as other students if they are taught at those levels. more >

Format: PDF | Copyright: 1998