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Conservative-favored college entrance exams allowed in Texas

  • Jul 28

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

Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster leads to groundbreaking research

  • Mar 14, 2025

People living in Fifth Ward to be screened for cancer indicators

  • Mar 11, 2025

'Toxic' cancer-causing compounds outside Fifth Ward facility, EPA says

  • Feb 11, 2025

Deadline approaches for people in known Houston cancer cluster

  • Nov 30, 2024

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People living in Fifth Ward to be screened for cancer indicators

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'Toxic' cancer-causing compounds outside Fifth Ward facility, EPA says

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Deadline approaches for homeowners in known cancer cluster to allow soil testing for contamination

  • Nov 30, 2024
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  • Nov 9, 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

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Fifth Ward residents skeptical of 'cancer cluster' test results

The area has been designated as a "cancer cluster" by state officials, and residents there have been pleading for help.

  • Nov 9, 2024
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Changes coming to ACT exam, test will be significantly shorter and cheaper

Officials say the exam will be significantly shorter and cheaper.

  • Jul 17, 2024

Cy-Fair ISD STAAR results show decreases in passage rates among grades 3-8

The district is said to be struggling with math scores and seeing lower passing rates in grades 3-8.

  • Jul 16, 2024

Houston ISD's state takeover could end sooner than expected, TEA-appointed superintendent says

The controversial Mike Miles era could have a light at the end of the tunnel. The state-appointed leader revealed improving STAAR scores. But one parent cautions not to make judgements yet.

  • Jun 6, 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