National Teacher's Exam (1979)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1979-01-12
Duration: 00:11:10
Subjects: Education | TEACHERS | National teacher examinations | Teacher certification | Nix, J. Kelly | Teachers' unions | Louisiana Association of Educators | Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education | Louisiana Board of Regents | HIGHER EDUCATION
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Nix, Kelly Interviewee
- Boudreaux, Jerry Interviewee
- Soileau, James Interviewee
- Arceneaux, William Interviewee
- Brown, Debra Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 12, 1979, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the low passage rate for Louisiana teachers on the National Teacher Examination (NTE), a requirement for teacher certification. This report touches on the controversy surrounding Superintendent of Education Kelly Nix’s decision to make the NTE the only requirement for teacher certification and the possible changes to the schools of education at statewide colleges and universities due to the poor results. Host: Beth George