Abbott suspends STARR testing’s grade promotion requirement
By Wayne Baker | Jul 29, 2020
Several state lawmakers recently joined with nine superintendents in sending a formal request to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Education Commissioner Mike Morath to suspend the high-stakes testing program known as the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
Galena Park teacher: Disengaged students must get back into classroom
By Wayne Baker | Jul 8, 2020
The Texas Education Agency recently released a report at the end of June detailing the level of engagement of Texas students during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the data in the report, more than 11 percent of students became disengaged during the previous term.
Texas Education Agency urged to halt STAAR testing due to pandemic
By Wayne Baker | Jul 3, 2020
The Texas Education Agency recently announced that the state will move forward with The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) program, even though the coronavirus pandemic has hindered education – drawing criticism from teachers, parents and lawmakers across the state.
