Iowa education officials are talking about ending the practice of taking the Iowa Test of Basic Skills.The tests have been a standard for Iowa kids since the 1940s.Iowa Department of Education ...

Students are taking more standardized basic skills tests than ever. But before they can teach the skills, teachers have to show they have them, and that can sometimes be more daunting than the word ...

Aurora University will host review sessions this month and in February to help college students prepare for the Illinois State Board of Education Basic Skills Test. The public is invited to the series ...

Many agree: To improve education, we need excellent teachers in every classroom. One proposal before the Minnesota Legislature won’t help toward that end. It’s a measure to throw out the basic skills ...

ST. PAUL -- Minnesota is considering making it easier to become a teacher by eliminating what educators say is an overly demanding test of their academic skills. A committee created during the 2013 ...