It's standardized test time for Texas public school students. Corpus Christi Independent School District students began testing this week. State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams ...

STAAR testing ends, school vouchers rise, and public schools face funding challenges and accountability questions.

STAAR stands for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. It's a state testing program that has been in place for about 15 years. The standardized test measures how much students have ...

Texas lawmakers want to scrap the much-maligned STAAR test in favor of a series of shorter exams. (Ben Sklar / The New York Times) Texas lawmakers want to scrap the much-maligned STAAR test in ...

STAAR results will be available online in June, providing detailed insights into student performance and areas for improvement. It's standardized test time for Texas public school students.