EdSource

California’s plan to change literacy instruction advances

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. California is moving closer to eliminating the unpopular Reading Instruction Competence ...
recordnet

New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores

As cratering test scores intensify California’s resolve to improve student reading, one thing appears certain: the state’s newest teachers need to know how to teach literacy using foundational reading ...
Post and Courier

Teacher to Parent: High expectations lead to improved performance

For more information go to our website, moultrienews.com to read the Fordham study authored by American University’s Seth Gershenson. Great Expectations: The Impact of Rigorous Grading Practices on ...
EdSource

Commission decision could move thousands of new teachers into the workforce quicker

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
American Enterprise Institute

A Reality Check on the Importance of Teacher Expectations

As I’ve noted many times (see, for instance, here, here, and here), some corners in schooling today are marked by a bizarre enthusiasm for low expectations. This has fueled a push to eliminate ...