Teacher Colleges, States Granted Report Card Extensions

By Julie Blair

Washimgton

The Department of Education gave colleges and states a yearlong extension last week on completing federally mandated report cards detailing how their teacher-preparation programs fare.

At least one key lawmaker, however, charged that the department was playing a game of teacher's pet, catering to institutions and states staring down tough assignments.

"The administration just gave into pressure," Rep. George Miller, a California Democrat and a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, said in an interview. "Many of these schools would be very embarrassed over [students'] ability to pass state teacher exams and requirements," said Mr. Miller, a...