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May 03, 2005 1 min read
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A majority of states have standards for what students and teachers should know about technology. But just three states assess students’ knowledge of technology, and only 20 require teachers to demonstrate technology proficiency before receiving an initial license, either by completing coursework or passing a test.

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SOURCE: Education Week Research Center, 2005

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