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All 26 Texas schools nominate nominated for Blue Ribbon Honors receive recognition
All 26 schools nominated by the Texas Education Agency have received 2020 National Blue Ribbon Honors from the U.S. Department of Education based on their high student achievement or exemplary progress in closing achievement gaps.
ROUND ROCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Community Asked for Feedback to Evaluate Chief Equity Officer Candidates
At the August 13 Board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a budget amendment that includes establishing a Round Rock ISD Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion led by a Chief Equity Officer (CEO).
Texas school districts fail to properly protect students, family, staff from COVID-19
Failures by Texas school districts to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines number in the hundreds, according to members of the Texas State Teachers Association (TSTA), which the organization said backs their worries about the safety of students, their families and school employees.
Texas Association of School Boards offers guidance in response to ACLU letter calling out gendered dress codes
The Texas Association of School Boards (TSBA) recently issued guidance to local school boards in relation to a letter from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation expressing concern over the impact of dress codes on students.
UNITED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Sames Kia In The Klassroom Awards United ISD Perfect Attendance Graduates with College Scholarships
Students were selected in a drawing held on July 29, 2020.
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).
FRISCO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: Liberty Teacher Wins Inaugural Physics Award
Congratulations to Liberty High School physics and astronomy teacher Kenric Davies who has been named the inaugural Doc Brown Futures Leaders Award winner.
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
Abbott waives some STAAR requirements
A growing number of lawmakers, public officials and organizations in Texas are calling for the state’s education testing to be waived for the upcoming school year, and Gov. Greg Abbott this week waived certain requirements for the standardized test.
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.
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
BAIRD ELEMENTARY: Secondary Students Survey for 2020-21
As the District continues to plan for the 2020-21 school year, we want to gather input from students in grades 6-12.
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.
Zaffirini: Set aside STAAR tests for 2020-21 school year
Longtime state senator said this will be a year for recovery in Texas classrooms