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. The report presents background on the issues facing teachers of English language...

California has spent billions of dollars to reduce class sizes in elementary grades, but studies have yet to reveal evidence the effort is improving student achievement. The state commissioned a consortium of research groups to spend four years monitoring the...

California schools are suffering from a severe shortage of bilingual teachers, leaving many districts unable to find enough qualified teachers to keep up with the sharply rising number of pupils who know little or no English. Educators and state officials...