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The FAST tests have just finished up, a standardized test needed to make it to the next grade, which parents and teachers say ...
The STAAR test is one step closer to its way out the door! HB 4 just PASSED on 2nd reading—and it’s a game-changer. We’re ...
AND WHEN IT COMES TO STRESS AND ANXIETY ... Some children can be negatively affected by standardized testing, with some seeing their cortisol levels spike on testing days, and others seeing ...
A proposed Texas bill aims to replace STAAR with shorter online tests throughout the year, shifting focus from high-stakes ...
Texas lawmakers are pushing to ease test anxiety for students by replacing the high-stakes STAAR exams with shorter ...
The Texas House passed a bill to replace the high-stress STAAR test with three smaller tests spaced throughout the year. It ...
Despite its commitment to change its stress testing program, the Federal Reserve is defending its current practices in court.
Texas House lawmakers overwhelmingly supported a bill that could fund reading and math supports for early elementary students ...
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, SOL tests will count for 10% of the final grade for students in grades 7-12. Currently, these assessments do not impact student grades.
The Texas House passed a bill 143–1 to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with shorter tests throughout the year. The proposal now heads to the Senate.