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As Austin ISD and other school districts across Texas hunker down and power through another round of state standardized tests this week, lawmakers are…
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Texas students taking the STAAR test this week will have to pass in order to advance to the next grade.Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael…
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Good morning! Highs in the mid-70’s today bring perfect weather for South By Southwest music fans.Lead Story: Advanced Micro Devices says it is selling…
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Austin schools Superintendent Meria Carstarphen says she supports measures to dial back standardized testing in Texas schools. One bill proposed by the…
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Over the last several legislative sessions, lawmakers have been focusing on increasing the rigor of high school courses. With the goal of getting every…
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Former House Public Education Chairman Rob Eissler has taken on publishing and testing giant Pearson as a client, according to recent Ethics Commission…
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Texas high school students would have to take just five standardized tests to graduate instead of 15, under a bill filed today in the Texas House. State…
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Austin elementary school students performed strongly in the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams. Middle schoolers didn't do…
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A business lobbying group that’s been a big supporter of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR exams, has called for some…
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For the second year in a row, end of course exams won’t necessarily count toward 15 percent of a students’ final grade.Texas Education Commissioner…