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NJ Computer Science Praxis? Not so much.

UPDATE October 15, there was a miscommunication with the NJDOE and you do have to take the Praxis exam. Recently, I blogged about the consternation over NJ’s new 1820 Computer Science Credential. After much craziness with the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE), I learned it was mostly nothing to worry about. I had a veryContinue reading “NJ Computer Science Praxis? Not so much.”

Demystifying the Praxis Computer Science Test (5652)

Of late, states are trying to codify the credential pathways for computer science teachers. For example, New Jersey has mandated that 6th-12th grade teachers (but not, mercifully, K-5th grade teachers – Correction: K-6th grade teachers with no more than one-half of the daily instructional assignment) who currently teach computer science (and have good evaluations) areContinue reading “Demystifying the Praxis Computer Science Test (5652)”