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 ...

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.

There is now some relief for those who are aspiring to become teachers, as a new state budget cuts the requirements for two of the tests required to earn a credential. This move is a game changer for ...

March 5, 2026 - Teachers are striking for better pay, benefits and class size. But school districts say their budgets are extremely tight and they’re contemplating layoffs. The caller had personal ...

The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is considering whether the state should continue to use educator assessments customized for the state, adopt assessments given in other states, use a ...

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 ...