UC Riverside is addressing California’s teacher shortage while reducing the time and money it takes for aspiring educators to become state-certified teachers. A new program allows undergraduates to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a teaching credential in four years, eliminating the need for a separate fifth year of teacher...

Miguel Zavala, an associate professor of teaching at UCR, addresses the challenges of teaching about César Chávez in light of the sexual-abuse allegations against the late labor leader.

The "Carry the Class" teaching method helps college students master concepts while fostering a sense of ownership through more meaningful social interactions among students and faculty, which creates a sense of community and shared purpose.