One morning, some 20 years ago, I took an anonymous phone call that stunned me. Years had passed since our decadelong federal class action discrimination lawsuit against the CBEST had ended with only ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.

California teacher candidates may soon be able to take fewer tests to prove they are ready to teach, if legislation approved by the Assembly Committee on Education becomes law. In its only meeting ...

The California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations specify that applicants for a credential, certificate, or permit to serve in the public schools of California must verify basic skills proficiency ...

Re “Education: California may require fewer tests to be a teacher” (News, May 13): Allowing teacher candidates to substitute college course work for the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST ...

There are several opportunities students have to show competency in reading, writing, and math, to meet state licensure requirements. Have a Composite ACT score of 21 or higher; Have a Combined SAT ...

The abrupt and apparently prolonged closure of California’s public schools due to coronavirus fears is — or should be — a reminder of their vital societal role. Six million kids will miss at least a ...