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Is the STAAR test on the chopping block?
It’s a serious question tonight as Governor Greg Abbott tries to work a deal with lawmakers to pass his school choice plan. NBC 5’s Education Reporter Wayne Carter explains what’s happening.
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STAAR test debated as leverage point as Governor Abbott tries to gain support for school choice bill
Even State Education Commissioner Mike Morath jokes about how much STAAR is hated, he made these remarks at the chamber’s state of education conference. “You may have heard of it, it’s wildly popular it’s called the STAAR test. People love it.” The room erupted in laughter. Morath, and even many school leaders have long said it’s a necessary...
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STAAR scores are in, why educators call it a win
New STAAR scores are in and while they may look pretty similar to last year most education leaders around the state are calling them a win. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter helps break it all down.
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STAAR results are similar to 2022 despite a new test format and teacher shortage
At first glance many of the STAAR test scores from year to year look similar, but there’s a big factor at play in STAAR this year. Last year’s test was radically and completely different from the one the year before.
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STAAR Test Will Look Different This Year, Testing Begins Tuesday
NBC 5’s Ben Russell explains the test changes for students and parents, including that you cannot fail the test.
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School Leaders Raise Concerns About Accountability Tests
The leaders of some of the best school districts in Texas are raising concerns over STAAR tests. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports Frisco, Plano, and Wylie are just some of the districts asking the state to come up with a better way of grading schools on how they’re performing.
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Top Performing Schools Call For New Accountability Measures Other Than STAAR Test
The leaders of some of the best school districts in Texas are raising concerns over STAAR tests. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter reports Frisco, Plano, and Wylie are just some of the districts asking the state to come up with a better way of grading schools on how they’re performing.
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Can a Governor Put an End to Texas' STAAR Testing?
Beto O’Rourke wants to cancel the state assessment to give teachers “more time” with students, but can he do that? Watch to hear more.