When the St. Paul teachers union continues contract talks later this month, the usual items are expected to be on the negotiating table: salary, benefits and class sizes. But the union is adding ...

The American Federation of Teachers announced today it is expanding on their campaign “against excessive testing” called “Learning Is More Than a Test Score.” The campaign seeks to stop federal ...

A tougher Texas teacher test faces roadblocks to final approval after concerns about its track record were raised. The more extensive exam would require teaching candidates to prepare a portfolio of ...

All Teacher Education candidates must pass a test of basic skills in reading, mathematics and writing. Students may meet this requirement by passing/achieving one of the following: The Pre-service ...

Some members of the education community are questioning the U.S. Department of Education’s recently announced $35 million, multiyear allocation to an alternative teacher-credentialing test that so far ...

In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In a field full of buzzwords, our goal is simple: Tell the truth ...