SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California's newly approved state budget allows teacher candidates to skip two of the tests that had been required to earn a teaching credential if they take approved coursework.

The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) is designed to assess basic math, reading, and writing skills for candidates planning a career in teaching. Since 1984, the CBEST must be passed ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Students aspiring to one day lead the classroom themselves now have a few more options for getting their teaching credential. The newly adopted state budget now allows ...

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing is ...