A bill wending its way through the California State Legislature could remove a valuable tool to evaluate teacher preparation programs, according to research conducted by the Learning Policy Institute, ...

Teacher candidates nationwide would have to pass a common performance assessment based on student-teaching experiences before becoming licensed, if advocates for a new certification process get their ...

March 12, 2026 - A settlement was recently reached in a class-action case, requiring LAUSD to offer intensive "high-dose" tutoring to 100,000 students for three years. A controversial bill that would ...

Washington, DC–Though many agree the key to improving public education is placing highly effective teachers in classrooms, the nation lacks a practical set of standards to determine that new teachers ...

NEW JERSEY — A test required of new teachers is unnecessary, has a negative effect on Black and Hispanic teacher candidates, and is hampering New Jersey’s teacher workforce, some educators say. Nine ...

AUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) - At a time when more Texas teachers are leaving the classroom, the state’s licensing board is considering a new certification exam that could help better prepare new ...

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