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Bill to allow home-school students 'equal access' to public school extracurricular activities sent to Abbott
A ban on homeschooled students participating in public extracurricular activities may soon change as House Bill (HB) 547, introduced by Representative James Frank (R-Wichita Falls) and sponsored by Senator Angela Paxton (R-McKinney), has passed both the House and Senate.
Acellus Academy touts ability to help students hurt by COVID-19 with 'personalized and inclusive experiences'
Teaching and learning will continue to become more data-driven and adaptive to each individual student’s need, according to a home-schooling expert.
San Antonio-area family: Home schooling offered children 'many more opportunities'
When Renita Bentz-Miller first started homeschooling her children 18 years ago, she says that very few people were aware of it as an option but since the pandemic, the idea has become more mainstream
Texas Public Policy Foundation aims to raise energy IQ with new school curriculum
When Jason Isaac’s son brought home his standardized test prep packet, the father was appalled to see the only science question related to energy was to ask which ‘'fossil fuels cause global warming?’'
STAAR testing protocol still on, Teachers for Texas director says 'it is almost certain that the students will do exceptionally poorly' on tests this year
The A-F ratings of schools have been suspended for the school year by the TEA, but the academic accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) requirement will continue, according to a Texas Education Agency (TEA) press release.
Texas Home School Coalition report: Withdrawals from public school increases 228% since 1997
Home school withdrawals statewide are growing at a faster rate than public school enrollment, according to a new study.
Houston mental health expert: 'Don't dismiss' signs of students' mental health struggles with virtual learning
As the COVID-19 pandemic continued through August, an estimated 63% of the youth in Harris and Fort Bend counties and the city of Houston, along with 50% of parents, were at risk for emotional and behavioral difficulties, according to the Mental Health America of Greater Houston.
College Station ISD successfully reopens after surveying staff, families
When the College Station Independent School District ISD offered parents the option for their children to attend class virtually or return to class in person on Aug. 18, 68% opted to return to the classroom on-site, according to school officials.
Sen. Powell seeks waiver of STAAR exam requirement for new school year
State Sen. Beverly Powell (D-Burleson) is the latest politician to speak in support of waiving the academic accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) requirement even though the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced last month that the exam would be reinstated for the 2020-21 school year.
Rep. Leach requests Texas officials waive STAAR exam for upcoming school year
State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) has joined the movement toward waiving the high-stakes academic accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam through May 2021 after Gov. Greg Abbott suspended the controversial testing program for the recent school year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Bell seeks STAAR exam waiver for 2020-2021 school year
State Rep. Keith Bell (R-Forney) is the latest Lone State State lawmaker to join the movement toward waiving the high-stakes accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam through May 2021 after Gov. Greg Abbott suspended the controversial testing program in May due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Conroe school district seeks STAAR exam waiver for 2020-21
After the Conroe Independent School District (CISD) passed and submitted a resolution asking for the cancellation of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) to politicians, Rep. Will Metcalf (R-Conroe) released on Facebook a July 24 letter he sent to Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, supporting the move.
Austin lawmaker seeks reconsideration of STAAR exam requirement
STAAR testing increasingly under scrutiny due to COVID-19
East Texas lawmaker urges Abbott to ask federal government to waive STAAR requirements
STAAR testing requirement increasingly under scrutiny due to COVID-19
Dallas area lawmaker to propose bill to protect students from punitive STAAR test results
Testing requirement increasingly under scrutiny due to COVID-19
Rep. Shaheen joins call to waive STAAR accountability ratings during pandemic
Support rising to suspend exam accountability ratings
Texas lawmaker seeks suspension of STAAR exam until May 2021
The high-stakes accountability ratings of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exam should be suspended through May 2021, according to state Rep. Dan Flynn (R-Van).
Study: SAT scores declining throughout Texas since 2007
Overly testing students causes harm in the long run, says education advocate
Teachers request virtual classroom training in COVID-19 era
Teachers are expressing more interest in learning how to instruct students virtually in the event COVID-19 persists, according to an education advocacy organization.
There are reasons Texas governor earns less than superintendents in larger school districts
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott earns $150,000 a year, according to Ballotpedia, and that’s meager compared to some of the state’s school superintendents.