Corrected: An earlier version of this piece incorrectly characterized the role of cooperating teachers. They cannot advise candidates on what lessons to teach. Future educators, take it from me: The ...

Teacher accountability continues to be at the forefront of educational policy in the United States, with the current focus on the Outcomes of K–12 teaching and teacher education (Cochran-Smith 2000).

Since its inception, the performance-based licensing test edTPA has stirred a lot of controversy. Supporters say that the assessment offers a high, nationally recognized standard, while critics argue ...