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US students performing worse in school than 10 years ago: report

  • May 14
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US students' reading, math scores at historic lows

  • Sep 9, 2025
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Bill to scrap STAAR test dies in the Texas Legislature

  • Jun 3, 2025

HISD takeover in focus as AFT convention begins

  • Jul 22, 2024

ACT college entrance exam will be shortened

  • Jul 17, 2024

Cy-Fair ISD says STAAR results show more kids are failing than usual

  • Jul 16, 2024

Houston ISD 2024 STAAR results show students achieved academic growth

  • Jun 11, 2024

HISD's state takeover could end sooner than expected: Superintendent

  • Jun 6, 2024

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Experts worry high-stakes testing will drive some from public education as STAAR results release

  • Jun 11
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Houston ISD 2024 STAAR results show students achieved academic growth

  • Jun 11, 2024
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Texas issues proposed curriculum for public school students

  • Jun 4, 2024
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Former Klein ISD student accused of hacking district's computers

  • May 30, 2024
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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests

  • Apr 9, 2024
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HISD parents opt students out of standardized tests

  • Oct 25, 2023
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TX students still struggling in math and reading: STAAR test results

  • Aug 17, 2023
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STAAR testing begins on Tuesday in the Houston area with new changes

  • Apr 18, 2023

Latest Stories

Here's how to give your feedback on Texas Education Agency's proposed curriculum for public school

Elected leaders are looking to change what Texas children are being taught, and some of the changes might surprise you, especially regarding religion. Here's how you can provide your feedback.

  • Jun 4, 2024

Klein ISD high school student accused of launching cyberattack, disrupting STAAR testing

The attack impacted all campuses district-wide and about 3,000 students were impacted on the first day of STAAR testing. Records state the student admitted to using websites to send attacks on multiple occasions.

  • May 30, 2024

Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests

Heads up, parents! As your kids start STAAR testing, Texas is planning a new way to grade the test this year.

  • Apr 9, 2024

Armstrong Elementary lockdown lifted after Conroe ISD police investigate a reported parent fight

Police found no threat to Armstrong Elementary after responding to a reported fight nearby, that sent the school into lockdown.

  • Feb 9, 2024

HISD touts improving test scores, but district performance dropped, nonprofit says

Three in four schools were found to have declining performances over the last two years. However, the state-appointed superintendent wants to bring attention to the district's success, especially under the New Education System.

  • Jan 23, 2024