PK-3rd Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Teaching Credential (PK3) program is hybrid and focuses on preparing effective teachers for an urban setting, including a foundation in social ...

This story is part of a special series on transitional kindergarten in California. California is now offering TK to all 4-year-olds. What does quality TK look like? Who should staff it? And a new ...

Two California State University campuses will soon be offering teacher preparation programs that lead to the new PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential. San José State will ...

Kern Dance Alliance and Cal State Bakersfield have announced the launch of a dance education credential program at CSUB designed to help develop the next generation of dance educators in California’s ...

In one of the first-in-the-state programs, San Jose State University will offer a new teaching credential this fall for educators interested in teaching three-year-olds through third graders. In May, ...

According to a 2025 report published by the Learning Policy Institute in Palo Alto, CA, about 60% of teachers borrow money to finance their education, and the average loan cost is around $38,230 for a ...

UCSB’s TEP believes public education has the power to shape a more equitable future for all learners and is committed to preparing creative teacher leaders. The program offers a 12-month master’s ...

Aspiring educators at Westmont will now be able to nurture their teaching styles in Santa Barbara Unified classrooms — with ...

Between the cost of credential programs and California's rising cost of living, some educators say the financial pressure is pushing them to reconsider the profession before their careers even begin.