Texas explores changing to more rigorous teacher certification assessments

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Prospective teachers in Texas might have to undergo a more rigorous certification process after a state board voted to adopt a new certification assessment.The State Board for Educator Certification voted 8-1 on Friday to adopt the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, also known as the edTPA exam. That board is responsible for setting the standards of preparation, certification and conduct of public school professionals.
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