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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.
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.
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.
Two of the most prevalent phrases used in the recent discourse of education reform are "scientifically-based research" and “evidence-based education.” But what do these phrases mean and how do they affect education improvement efforts? This paper suggests an answer.
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.
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.