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87th Legislature Education Issues State HouseThe Back Mic: House Committee to Consider Potential Harassment Complaint, Lawmakers Request STAAR Test Cancelation, Influx of Pre-Filed Bills

Brad JohnsonNovember 20, 2020

This week — a workplace complaint prompts investigative committee meeting, legislators call for cancelation of STAAR testing, and the first week of pre-filing sees sharp uptick in submissions compared to past sessions.

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Education Statewide NewsLawmaker Calls for STAAR Testing Requirements to be Waived, Evaluation System Diversified

Brad JohnsonJune 11, 2020

After student educations were interrupted by COVID-19, some lawmakers point to the need to shift away from STAAR testing as the sole grading system for students and school districts.

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Civil Society Education Statewide NewsGovernor Abbott Waives STAAR Testing Requirements

Charity NicholsonMarch 17, 2020

The state's STAAR testing requirements have been waived for the remainder of the calendar school year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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86th Legislature Education IssuesSchool Finance Bill Detaches Teacher Incentives from STAAR Test Performance

Holly HansenMay 27, 2019

With school finance reform expected to become law later today, the state's standardized test system (STAAR) remains under close scrutiny.

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86th Legislature Issues State HouseSchool Finance Reform Passes Texas State House as Property Taxes Remain Dominant Issue

Brad JohnsonApril 3, 2019

House Bill 3 puts school finance reform front and center in the 86th Legislature as property tax battle looms large.