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Fort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR test, despite plans to replace it

Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

The Texas Tribune

Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input.

The Texas Tribune

Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.

A bill scrapping the state’s standardized test heads over to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. It would replace STAAR with three shorter tests at the beginning, middle and end of the year.

The Texas Tribune

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House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look

Democrats say recent changes to the bill give too much power to the TEA and fall short of meaningfully easing the pressures of standardized testing.

The Texas Tribune

Will a STAAR-Crossed Legislature Finally Enact Real Testing Reform?

It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed "accountability" will remain intact.

Texas Observer

Alcon Expands Vision Correction Portfolio With STAAR Surgical Acquisition

On Tuesday, the eye care company Alcon Plc (NYSE:ALC) agreed to acquire STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA), the manufacturer of the implantable collamer lens (ICL).

Benzinga

Texas lawmakers propose replacing STAAR exam with three shorter tests

The tests would be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. But the proposal’s fate is unclear with the House in limbo over a redistricting fight.

The Texas Tribune

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A fight to save an Austin middle school puts families at odds with Texas over how to rate schools

Legislators have a chance this summer to replace the STAAR test. What they come up with will decide the fate of schools like Dobie Middle School, where low test scores have pushed the Austin district to intervene.

The Texas Tribune

Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show

The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ annual reading test adjusted its difficulty every year, masking whether students are improving

Texas children’s performance on an annual reading test was basically flat from 2012 to 2021, even as the state spent billions of additional dollars on K-12 education.

The Conversation

After six years of low scores for students learning English, Texas educators say it’s the test’s fault

Students’ scores in a test that gauges their English skills have been low since a redesign introduced computer scoring.

The Texas Tribune

Texas students’ STAAR scores decline in math and science

The latest results in math are a setback after two years of modest progress toward recovering from the pandemic.

The Texas Tribune

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

The state will save more than $15 million by using technology similar to ChatGPT to give initial scores, reducing the number of human graders needed. The decision caught some educators by surprise.

The Texas Tribune

Beto O’Rourke wants to end the STAAR tests. Here’s why he can’t.

The Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate has said several times he will end the annual standardized tests. State and federal law make it impossible.

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Texas school ratings show improvement compared to 2019, but those in poorer neighborhoods still lag

This year’s TEA ratings were done differently than in previous years. Instead of the usual A-F ratings, which were last given in 2019, the agency gave only A-C ratings. Districts and schools that would have received a D or F instead received a “Not Rated” label this year.

The Texas Tribune

Texas STAAR results improve in math and reading after pandemic dips

There had been fear that after another school year of COVID-19 disruptions, scores would not improve.

Benzinga

BTIG Upgraded Staar Surgical Stock - Read Why

BTIG upgraded Implantable lenses-focused Staar Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA) to Buy from Neutral with a $98 price target.

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