New Jersey teachers are no longer required to take a basic skills test in reading, writing and math to get a license under new bipartisan legislation Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law last year.

While the bill eliminates the basic skills test, New Jersey will still require teachers to hold a bachelor's degree and pass specialized tests within their subject areas. Erika Sanzi, the director ...

The changing of the calendar year brought on a new chapter for prospective New Jersey educators — the elimination of the Praxis basic skills test.

New Jersey just took a giant step to strengthen our teacher workforce and knock down barriers to recruiting and retaining necessary talent. A new law that waives the Basic Skills Praxis exam for ...

The percentage of eighth graders who have “below basic” reading skills according to NAEP was the largest it has been in the ...