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BOISE, Idaho — Walter Lutes, of Boise, Idaho, is trying to become the first teacher in America certified by solely taking a $400 computerized test — no education degree, no student teaching — shaving three years off his career change from mechanical engineer to math teacher. The test was designed by the American Board for Certification of Teachers Excellence, a non-profit organization backed by the Bush administration. The goal is to reduce barriers for expert professionals to teach, especially subjects like math and science. But some teachers say it's misguided...
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