Diana Lambert
Diana Lambert covers teachers and teaching. Before coming to EdSource, Diana was an education reporter for The Sacramento Bee for more than a decade. She has won numerous awards, including the 2017 James Madison Freedom of Information Award from the Society of Professional Journalism, and both a first-place honor for investigative reporting from The Inland Press Association and the McClatchy President’s Award in 2016. Before becoming an education reporter Diana was a bureau chief for the Sacramento Bee. She began her career at age 17 as a part-time proofreader for the Lodi News-Sentinel. Diana earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Sacramento.
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Proposed constitutional amendment would make state superintendent of public instruction an appointed position
A proposed constitutional amendment could make the superintendent of public instruction an appointed position, instead of an elected one.
Diana Lambert
February 28, 2023
California sinks millions into teacher residency programs, but many can't afford to enroll
Teacher residency programs, which offer a year of clinical practice in the classroom and small stipends, are losing enrollment to internships with salaries and benefits.
Diana Lambert
February 24, 2023
California ends plans for kids’ Covid vaccine mandate
The end of the state's Covid-19 state of emergency this month effectively ends plans to require kids to be vaccinated against the virus.
Diana Lambert
February 1, 2023
Four-day school week gaining popularity nationally. Why isn’t it happening in California?
Four-days school weeks are growing in popularity nationally. The schedule offers greater flexibility for families and teachers, but studies show it also can result in lower student test scores.
Diana Lambert
January 26, 2023
What you need to become a substitute teacher in California | Quick Guide
Substitute teachers became harder to find after the Covid-19 pandemic closed classrooms, but higher pay and fewer requirements are making the job more attractive.
Diana Lambert
January 17, 2023
Powerful winter storms delay return to school for thousands of California students
The return to school Monday from winter break was chaotic or delayed across California as heavy rains and strong winds prompted evacuations and school closures.
Diana Lambert
January 10, 2023
Schools dig out from big weekend storm, prepare for next one
California residents are bracing for another storm this week that could cause widespread flooding and leave many without power, threatening the reopening of school after the winter break.
Diana Lambert
January 4, 2023
New database reveals MacKenzie Scott donated hundreds of millions of dollars to California education
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott's donations have already benefited more than 100 California organizations, many focused on education and youth development.
Diana Lambert
December 20, 2022
First year college students facing what Covid cost them, especially in math
Life after high school has its challenges for the Class of 2022. There's embracing independence and facing what Covid cost them.
Diana Lambert
December 14, 2022
Political rancor has had chilling effect on public education, survey finds
Political divide in country has meant less classroom instruction on race and racism, more harassment of LGBTQ youth, according to nationwide survey of principals.
Diana Lambert
December 1, 2022
California school board races don’t see red wave
The state GOP Parent Revolt program and other conservative organizations spent more than a year recruiting, training and endorsing an army of candidates in an effort to win what are generally considered nonpartisan seats.
Diana Lambert
November 10, 2022
New literacy standards for teacher candidates could be pivotal to improving student reading scores
Accreditation of California teacher preparation programs will hinge on whether they follow new literacy standards that focus more intensely on foundational reading skills.
Diana Lambert
October 27, 2022
Conservatives are waging a war for control over California school boards
The California Republican Party, churches and other conservative organizations hope to ride a wave of parent discontent to victories in school board races across the state.
Diana Lambert
October 13, 2022
The youngest readers tackle sounds, words and the science of reading
Here are the stories of four schools and how they are teaching the youngest students how to read. The schools are among the 70 lowest-performing in the state. They are sharing in $50 million in extra funding that settled a lawsuit accusing the state of failing to teach literacy.
Diana Lambert, Ali Tadayon, Kate Sequeira, And Karen D'Souza
October 6, 2022
California removes hurdles to building teacher housing
California school districts will now be able to avoid some local regulations when building affordable staff housing on its property.