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Editorial says Texas is on right track with new teacher certification process, but officials need to move slowly and cautiously

After listening to teachers and education professionals on both sides of the issue, the board approved the edTPA requirement in an 8-to-1 decision on Friday. It's now headed to the State Board of Education, which is expected to make the final decision in June.

The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.

Harmony Public Schools will be giving all 4,800 teachers and workers a $500 stipend as part of Teacher Appreciation Week in Texas.

Texas Teachers of Tomorrow is facing harsher accountability measures after the for-profit company repeatedly failed to meet state standards.

Two states have dropped the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, and three others...

The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.

At a time when more Texas teachers are leaving the classroom, the state’s licensing board is considering a new certification exam that could help better prepare new teachers — and perhaps help keep them longer in the job.

The Educative Teacher Performance Assessment is being considered by the state. Two other states have adopted the process.

The State Board of Education must still approve use of the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, which was dropped by two states that had adopted it.