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NewsLake County NewsJuly 3, 2026United States

Report: California Teacher Training Programs Receive Low Literacy Instruction Grades

A new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality gives failing grades to one-third of California's teacher preparation programs for their literacy instruction. Despite $1 billion in state investment since 2020, the state remains in the bottom 12 nationally for preparing educators to teach reading.

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Why It Matters

The report evaluates how effectively California's universities and colleges are training future teachers to instruct students in reading, a core component of the state's $1 billion literacy initiative.

Key Facts

  • One-third of California teacher preparation programs received an 'F' grade for literacy instruction in a new report.
  • California is ranked among the bottom 12 states for preparing future educators to teach reading.
  • The state has invested approximately $1 billion in literacy initiatives since 2020.
  • The report was issued by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
  • Critics of the report have raised questions regarding the methodology used to assign the grades.

Who's Mentioned

organizationEdSource“Publisher of the original story.”personDiana Lambert“Author of the article.”organizationNational Council on Teacher Quality“The organization that authored the literacy report card.”