Teacher Certification (1978)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: News, Public Affairs
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1978-11-17
Duration: 00:04:35
Subjects: Education | TEACHERS | Teacher certification | Louisiana. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education | Nix, J. Kelly | National teacher examinations
Contributors:
- George, Beth Host
- Chevalier, Judy Speaker
- Nix, Kelly Interviewee
- Deshotels, Mike Speaker
- Epling, Cheryl Speaker
- Stephens, William E. Speaker
Description
This segment from the November 17, 1978, episode of “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features a report on the meeting of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). At this meeting, teachers expressed their dissatisfaction with Superintendent of Education Kelly Nix and his establishment of what they view as a high minimum passing score on the National Teacher Examination (NTE), a test that must be passed for teachers to become certified. Host: Beth George