State board considers tougher teacher certification standards in Texas

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The state of Texas could make it harder for teachers to get certified. The State Board of Educator Certification on Friday could change its certification exam.According to the Texas Tribune, the state certification board said changing the exam teachers need to take would better prepare them and maybe keep them in their jobs longer. Texas has used the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam since 2002.It's a test of 100 multiple choice questions.The new test is the E