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Students struggle with remote learning; some schools ‘gift’ passing grades
Remote learning is failing millions of Texas students and a solution being utilized by some schools isn’t the answer, according to Tera Collum, founder and CEO of The Travis Institute of Educational Policy.
STAAR testing would be 'wasteful and stressful' for all involved, Texas educator says
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) still plans to hold the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams despite a growing chorus of opposition.
STAAR exams should be waived another year, Texas legislators urge TEA
The Lone Star State can do without the STAAR student assessment tests this school year, says Texas state Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos (D-Dallas).
Burnet school board joins call for canceling Texas standard tests, assessments for another year
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD) has joined the chorus of groups asking that the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams be canceled for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year.
Rep. Bowers: Set STAAR tests aside for 2020-21
Former teacher says exams will add to students’ stress
Rep. Bucy: Set aside STAAR exams
Trust local school districts to make decisions on education, he tells governor
Rep. Button: Suspend STAAR tests for 2020-21
Parents, students have enough on their plate, says veteran legislator
Rep. Johnson: Reduce student, teacher stress, cancel STAAR tests
Democratic lawmaker joins bipartisan move in calling for no testing during 2020-21 school year
Zaffirini: Set aside STAAR tests for 2020-21 school year
Longtime state senator said this will be a year for recovery in Texas classrooms
Sen. Seliger: Set STAAR tests aside for 2020-21
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) said the 2020-21 school year will be about adapting to a new way to learn, and the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests should be set aside for the coming academic year.
Texas educator: Teachers must determine student grades, not administrators
Collum says administrators pressuring teachers to pass everyone is a failing idea
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers alternative policy voice for educators
Founders say they want to support individual teachers, not follow national agenda
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers insurance options and community support for professional educators
Innovative Teachers of Texas, an organization of professional educators, is based on traditional, conservative classroom principles, and offers teachers insurance options and community support.