Educational Testing Services
Coverage of Educational Testing Services in the Nexus archive.
- The Tennessee State Board of Education Could Ease Licensing Requirements for Public School Teachers
The Tennessee State Board of Education is considering alternatives to content knowledge assessments for teacher licensure, including options from Educational Testing Services and Pearson. Critics argue this could lower instructional standards, while proponents cite national teacher shortages as a justification. Emergency credentials for teaching positions increased by 9.25% between 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- Testing service acquisition expands Virginia’s workforce credentialing and policy plans
Educational Testing Services (ETS) acquired ACT to enhance tools for student success in Virginia and nationwide, aligning with the state's focus on workforce credentialing and skills-based assessments. Virginia is expanding internship programs and funding workforce development, including apprenticeships and career training initiatives.