The Latest Breaking News from STAAR

Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results show

Elementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 16

Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests

Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 10

STAAR Surgical Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

STAAR Surgical (NASDAQ:STAA) said its first quarter of 2026 marked a sharp rebound in sales and profitability, driven by strong demand in China, continued growth in the U.S. and tighter cost controls following a difficult 2025. On the company’s earnings call, Interim Co-CEO, President and Chief Ope

MarketBeat · May 14

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 · Aug 12, 2025

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 · Aug 5, 2025

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 · Aug 1, 2025

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 · Jul 30, 2025

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 · Jun 17, 2025

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 · May 28, 2025

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 · Aug 13, 2024