/teacher-testing Teacher Testing en-US 2021 (c) 91制片厂视频 Week Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:16 GMT /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 The Golden State is revamping credentials for teaching reading. But some advocates worry it won't go far enough. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 21:17:16 GMT /teaching-learning/what-will-it-take-to-align-teacher-prep-to-the-science-of-reading-california-offers-clues/2024/01 /teaching-learning/states-relax-teacher-certification-rules-to-combat-shortages/2022/06 Faced with an uneven supply of teaching talent, states are lowering the bar on some licensing hoops. Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:59:15 GMT /teaching-learning/states-relax-teacher-certification-rules-to-combat-shortages/2022/06 /teaching-learning/first-time-pass-rates-on-teacher-licensure-exams-were-secret-until-now-see-the-data/2021/07 The National Council on Teacher Quality published first-time pass rate data on teacher licensing tests, which had been hidden for years. Wed, 21 Jul 2021 04:01:22 GMT /teaching-learning/first-time-pass-rates-on-teacher-licensure-exams-were-secret-until-now-see-the-data/2021/07 /teaching-learning/most-states-fail-to-measure-teachers-knowledge-of-the-science-of-reading-report-says/2021/03 The majority of states don鈥檛 evaluate whether prospective teachers know how to teach reading effectively, a new analysis finds. Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:27:40 GMT /teaching-learning/most-states-fail-to-measure-teachers-knowledge-of-the-science-of-reading-report-says/2021/03 /teaching-learning/student-teachers-caught-in-middle-by-shutdowns/2020/03 Student-teachers are grappling with uncertainty over housing, graduation requirements, and their ability to meet requirements for the edTPA licensing test. Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:30:41 GMT /teaching-learning/student-teachers-caught-in-middle-by-shutdowns/2020/03 /policy-politics/65-years-after-brown-v-board-where-are-all-the-black-educators/2019/05 The landmark Supreme Court had an unintended effect that鈥檚 still felt today: Thousands of black teachers and principals lost their jobs. Wed, 15 May 2019 01:21:43 GMT /policy-politics/65-years-after-brown-v-board-where-are-all-the-black-educators/2019/05 /teaching-learning/n-y-teachers-union-sues-to-block-charters-from-certifying-their-teachers/2017/10 Charter schools in New York will soon be able to certify their own teachers--a measure the unions are hoping to fight in court. Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:33:10 GMT /teaching-learning/n-y-teachers-union-sues-to-block-charters-from-certifying-their-teachers/2017/10 /teaching-learning/illinois-lawmakers-look-to-overhaul-teacher-licensure-testing-requirements/2017/04 Some complain that a bill to let candidates with at least a 3.0 GPA in their teacher-preparation classes bypass some standardized tests will lower standards. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 17:20:36 GMT /teaching-learning/illinois-lawmakers-look-to-overhaul-teacher-licensure-testing-requirements/2017/04 /teaching-learning/utah-lawmakers-look-to-institute-test-of-teaching-skills/2017/02 The bill comes just months after education policymakers opened up the teaching profession to people with no teaching experience or training. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 16:07:22 GMT /teaching-learning/utah-lawmakers-look-to-institute-test-of-teaching-skills/2017/02 /leadership/edtpa-teaching-exams-ties-to-effectiveness-mixed-study-finds/2016/05 Candidates who got a passing score on the edTPA in Washington helped their students perform better in reading than those who didn't. Thu, 19 May 2016 17:47:00 GMT /leadership/edtpa-teaching-exams-ties-to-effectiveness-mixed-study-finds/2016/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-certification-test-in-n-y-delayed-for-fourth-time/2016/04 Just as it did recently with teacher evaluations tied to student achievement tests, New York is posed to walk back its efforts to heighten the requirements for entrance into the teaching profession. Wed, 20 Apr 2016 12:50:23 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-certification-test-in-n-y-delayed-for-fourth-time/2016/04 /teaching-learning/teacher-evaluation-shifts-georgia-to-scale-back-testing-component/2016/03 Many states are mulling teacher evaluation 2.0, and a Georgia bill reducing the weight of tests is now close to the finish line. Thu, 17 Mar 2016 15:56:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-evaluation-shifts-georgia-to-scale-back-testing-component/2016/03 /teaching-learning/are-new-teacher-tests-vulnerable-to-cheating/2015/10 As performance-based teacher-licensure exams like the edTPA gain currency, reports of related tutoring services and online materials raise new questions. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:01:13 GMT /teaching-learning/are-new-teacher-tests-vulnerable-to-cheating/2015/10 /leadership/18-000-would-be-teachers-took-the-edtpa-last-year-howd-they-do/2015/10 Scores are higher on the performance-based exam, a new report shows. Mon, 19 Oct 2015 14:39:00 GMT /leadership/18-000-would-be-teachers-took-the-edtpa-last-year-howd-they-do/2015/10 /teaching-learning/judge-oks-latest-teacher-test-in-n-y-despite-varying-pass-rates/2015/08 Black and Hispanic teacher-candidates have lower passing rates on the exam, but it measures important job-related skills, the judge ruled. Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:43:00 GMT /teaching-learning/judge-oks-latest-teacher-test-in-n-y-despite-varying-pass-rates/2015/08 /education/opinion-harder-tests-for-teacher-licensing/2015/06 The tests currently in use for teacher licensing have limited predictive value. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 11:44:00 GMT /education/opinion-harder-tests-for-teacher-licensing/2015/06 /teaching-learning/new-york-again-delays-teacher-testing-requirements/2015/05 Teacher-candidates who have struggled to pass a series of new licensing tests in New York will be given new flexibility. Tue, 19 May 2015 16:34:00 GMT /teaching-learning/new-york-again-delays-teacher-testing-requirements/2015/05 /teaching-learning/teacher-exam-in-n-y-raising-difficult-questions-about-diversity/2015/04 Minority candidates are performing less well than their white peers on N.Y.'s tougher test. Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:52:00 GMT /teaching-learning/teacher-exam-in-n-y-raising-difficult-questions-about-diversity/2015/04 /policy-politics/pacts-end-federal-case-on-teacher-testing/2014/08 Four people involved in a teacher-certification-test fraud scheme agreed to stop teaching. Tue, 26 Aug 2014 19:49:06 GMT /policy-politics/pacts-end-federal-case-on-teacher-testing/2014/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-10-tips-for-edtpa-success/2014/07 Amie Jette, who will begin her teaching career this fall, spent weeks preparing for the edTPA. Here's what she learned. Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:53:24 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-10-tips-for-edtpa-success/2014/07 /teaching-learning/nea-strengthens-opposition-to-tests-in-teacher-evaluation/2014/07 The National 91制片厂视频 Association adopted policy formally proscribing the use of standardized tests in teachers' evaluations--a stronger stance than just three years earlier. Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:42:00 GMT /teaching-learning/nea-strengthens-opposition-to-tests-in-teacher-evaluation/2014/07 /leadership/opinion-massachusetts-teachers-association-takes-on-high-stakes-tests-school-takeovers/2014/05 Activist rank-and-file movements are ramping up teachers unions' fight for justice, reason, and community solidarity by passing resolutions and winning offices across the country. Thu, 22 May 2014 14:45:36 GMT /leadership/opinion-massachusetts-teachers-association-takes-on-high-stakes-tests-school-takeovers/2014/05 /teaching-learning/opinion-why-performance-tests-for-new-teachers-make-sense/2014/04 The leaders of AACTE, AASA, NAESP, and NASSP write in support of performance assessments for prospective teachers. Thu, 10 Apr 2014 16:11:26 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-why-performance-tests-for-new-teachers-make-sense/2014/04 /teaching-learning/aspiring-teachers-could-get-more-shots-at-skills-test/2014/04 Teacher-candidates in Illinois are expected to get more chances to pass the state's basic-skills test. Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:15:40 GMT /teaching-learning/aspiring-teachers-could-get-more-shots-at-skills-test/2014/04 /teaching-learning/washington-new-york-set-passing-bars-on-new-teacher-test/2013/12 Washington state set a lower cutoff point for most teachers than did New York on a new teacher-licensing test. Mon, 02 Dec 2013 20:47:00 GMT /teaching-learning/washington-new-york-set-passing-bars-on-new-teacher-test/2013/12 /teaching-learning/harder-teacher-tests-in-michigan-spur-debate/2013/11 Scores on Michigan's tougher teacher-licensing tests have fallen. Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:51:40 GMT /teaching-learning/harder-teacher-tests-in-michigan-spur-debate/2013/11 /leadership/teachers-core-concern-the-tests/2013/03 In reporting for a recent story package on "Common-Core Instructional Opportunities," we found that many teachers are happy with the standards, but scared about the tests. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:42:30 GMT /leadership/teachers-core-concern-the-tests/2013/03 /education/opinion-testing-for-teachers-redux/2012/12 It's unrealistic to stipulate that, because teaching is an art, there should be no assessments or pre-requisites to certification. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 04:21:01 GMT /education/opinion-testing-for-teachers-redux/2012/12 /education/opinion-testing-for-teachers-moving-towards-rigorous-assessment/2012/12 Will a rigorous exam bring respect to the teaching profession? Wed, 05 Dec 2012 05:37:29 GMT /education/opinion-testing-for-teachers-moving-towards-rigorous-assessment/2012/12 /teaching-learning/illinois-preserves-teacher-test-cutoff-score/2012/06 The Illinois state board of education has held fast to a rigorous cutoff score on its basic-skills test, which all prospective teacher candidates are required to pass before enrolling in a teacher preparation program. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:18:00 GMT /teaching-learning/illinois-preserves-teacher-test-cutoff-score/2012/06