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HISD releases preliminary STAAR test results growth chart since intervention

Read full article: HISD releases preliminary STAAR test results growth chart since intervention

The Houston Independent School District held a special announcement to release the state’s preliminary STAAR test results.

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TEA reveals updated A-F ratings for Texas schools following months of legal delays

Read full article: TEA reveals updated A-F ratings for Texas schools following months of legal delays

The Texas Education Agency has released updated A-F ratings for public schools and districts, after legal delays. The new accountability system shows a drop in student growth scores compared to 2022, leading to lower ratings for many.

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Will Houston ISD shut its doors during next week’s arctic blast? How the district makes that decision

Read full article: Will Houston ISD shut its doors during next week’s arctic blast? How the district makes that decision

As Houston faces the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures next week, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is closely monitoring the situation.

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HISD Superintendent Mike Miles provides back-to-school updates, takes questions

Read full article: HISD Superintendent Mike Miles provides back-to-school updates, takes questions

As the Spring semester gets underway, Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles is holding a press conference.

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Important dates to look out for on Houston ISD’s Spring 2025 calendar

Read full article: Important dates to look out for on Houston ISD’s Spring 2025 calendar

As Houston ISD staff and students, prepare to kick off the Spring 2025 semester, there are some important dates parents might want to remember.

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Houston ISD’s Spring 2025 calendar; testing dates, upcoming holidays

Read full article: Houston ISD’s Spring 2025 calendar; testing dates, upcoming holidays

Here’s a look at HISD’s Spring semester calendar with upcoming holidays and testing dates.

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Klein ISD student accused of orchestrating cyber attack that disrupted STAAR testing charged with 3rd-degree felony

Read full article: Klein ISD student accused of orchestrating cyber attack that disrupted STAAR testing charged with 3rd-degree felony

The 18-year-old is now charged with a third-degree felony.

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2024 STAAR test results show ‘significant gaps’ in math, science for grades 3-8

Read full article: 2024 STAAR test results show ‘significant gaps’ in math, science for grades 3-8

"While we continue to see progress in other areas - which is a testament to the dedication and skill of our Texas educators - it’s clear that math performance is not where students need it to be for success after graduation,” TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said.

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Houston ISD’s Black and Latino students show significant improvement on STAAR exam, says Superintendent Miles

Read full article: Houston ISD’s Black and Latino students show significant improvement on STAAR exam, says Superintendent Miles

📚 Exciting news from the Houston Independent School District (HISD)! The latest results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams (STAAR) show that HISD students have demonstrated significant academic growth 💪🎉 Despite the challenges, HISD is closing achievement gaps and paving the way for a brighter future, according to Superintendent Mike Miles. #HISD #AcademicGrowth #ClosingGaps #EducationMatters

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Is NES working? Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR exam results

Read full article: Is NES working? Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR exam results

New STAAR exam data released by HISD Tuesday reveals academic growth across the district this year.

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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR test results for 2023-2024 school year with KPRC 2

Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles breaks down STAAR test results for 2023-2024 school year with KPRC 2

Do you have questions for Superintendent Miles about the STAAR exam results or HISD’s educational initiatives? Submit your questions! Our Candace Burns will sit down with him Tuesday afternoon and your questions could be featured!

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2024 STAAR test results by Texas Education Agency, here’s what they were

Read full article: 2024 STAAR test results by Texas Education Agency, here’s what they were

Test results showed a steady performance compared to previous years, but showed slight declines in meeting grade-level percentages for U.S. History.

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Klein ISD student accused of orchestrating cyber attack that disrupted STAAR testing

Read full article: Klein ISD student accused of orchestrating cyber attack that disrupted STAAR testing

A 18-year-old student at Klein Forest High School is currently wanted by police after they say he was responsible for cyber attacks which disrupted the district’s STAAR testing.

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‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparation

Read full article: ‘I’m not teaching to test’: Fleming Middle School takes different approach to STAAR preparation

Join the discussion on how Fleming Middle School is taking a different approach to STAAR preparation! Find out how they are focusing on real-life scenarios and critical thinking skills to ensure student success. #Education #STAARPrep #CriticalThinking #StudentSuccess

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STAAR test prep: How parents can detect and ease testing anxiety

Read full article: STAAR test prep: How parents can detect and ease testing anxiety

Anxiety is at an all time high among children with the societal pressure of the world, social media, peers, family and friends -- they are also trying to balance succeeding in their education -- such as preparing for the upcoming STAAR test.

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STAAR Test: Outside tutoring options for students in Houston area

Read full article: STAAR Test: Outside tutoring options for students in Houston area

Texas students and parents are gearing up for another year of STAAR testing, which can be a stressful time in prepping your child to the best of their needs to pass.

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Is your child taking the STAAR test? What parents should know to prepare them📝🍎

Read full article: Is your child taking the STAAR test? What parents should know to prepare them📝🍎

In an effort to ease your mind when it comes to making sure your children feel prepared for testing at school, here are some tips the Texas Education Agency has provided for STAAR test preparation:

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‘I felt scared’: United flight attendant prepares for every emergency but blindsided by ovarian cancer

Read full article: ‘I felt scared’: United flight attendant prepares for every emergency but blindsided by ovarian cancer

Dima Kourdie is a flight attendant instructor.

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Former Houston ISD trustee says report is ‘outdated’ amid below-average test scores, overall performance

Read full article: Former Houston ISD trustee says report is ‘outdated’ amid below-average test scores, overall performance

Houston Independent School District’s 2021-2022 annual report from the Texas Education Agency shows below-average scores in several areas, including STAAR test scores.

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New HISD superintendent prepared for learning challenges, COVID-19 setbacks

Read full article: New HISD superintendent prepared for learning challenges, COVID-19 setbacks

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II took to the mic with concern in his voice.

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How local school districts measured in testing after dramatic drop in STAAR test scores

Read full article: How local school districts measured in testing after dramatic drop in STAAR test scores

The number of students failing to meet grade-level went up statewide across all grade levels and nearly all subject areas according to results of the Spring 2021 STAAR test released Monday by the Texas Education Agency.

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Several Houston-area school districts report problems with online STAAR testing, plan to resume Wednesday

Read full article: Several Houston-area school districts report problems with online STAAR testing, plan to resume Wednesday

Several school districts in the Houston area reported problems Tuesday with the online version of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test.

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Remote students are not required to take STAAR tests, TEA commissioner says

Read full article: Remote students are not required to take STAAR tests, TEA commissioner says

HOUSTON – Texas students in remote learning won’t be required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam, according to Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath. This option will be available for parents who are concerned about sending their children to school. “The kid won’t take the test and they won’t have access to that information,” said Morath, during a virtual conversation with The Texas Tribune on Thursday. Morath said that the state decided not to cancel the STAAR test because schools need the data from the tests to measure the student’s learning. He added that the state did not have the “logistical ability to do the STAAR remotely.”Students must attend school in-person to take the standardized test.

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Texas will require students to take the STAAR test in person

Read full article: Texas will require students to take the STAAR test in person

(TEXAS TRIBUNE) – Texas public school students must show up in person to take the STAAR test this spring and districts can apply for waivers to socially distance test-takers, according to recent guidance released by the Texas Education Agency. School districts can set up sites outside of their schools, including performing arts centers, hotels and recreational centers where they can "ensure equitable access and maintain test security." Currently, Texas requires all districts to allow in-person learning for all students who want it, with few exceptions. Texas has already said students in younger grades who fail required STAAR exams can move up to the next grade. Morath said the data from the tests will show the extent of the educational gaps Texas students have experienced during a devastating pandemic.

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Texas hires two companies to run STAAR, moving toward statewide online testing

Read full article: Texas hires two companies to run STAAR, moving toward statewide online testing

It will also continue work on an existing testing contract through August. The two companies will take over from Educational Testing Service, or ETS, which has had the bulk of the state's testing contract since 2016. Texas students grades 3-12 take the STAAR assessments, which often determine whether they can graduate or move up to the next grade. Currently, just 20% of Texas students take the STAAR online, many of them students with disabilities and those learning English, according to Cambium's contract. As ETS' contract was set to end in 2019, Texas chose to extend ETS' contract through Aug. 31.

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Texas students will still take STAAR tests in 2021, but schools won’t be rated on them

Read full article: Texas students will still take STAAR tests in 2021, but schools won’t be rated on them

Texas public school students will still take the STAAR test this spring, but the state will not rate schools and districts based on their results, the Texas Education Agency announced Thursday. In normal years, Texas rates its schools and districts on a scale from A through F, based in large part on the scores students receive on the standardized tests. But he said in November that he was reviewing exactly how those student scores would be used to rate schools and districts. Last spring, Texas applied for and received a waiver from the federal government allowing it not to administer the STAAR test. Usually, student scores on the test determine whether high school students can graduate, whether some elementary and middle school students can move on to the next grade, and whether schools can remain open.

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68 members of the Texas House call for STAAR exams to be canceled this year

Read full article: 68 members of the Texas House call for STAAR exams to be canceled this year

“Absent the STAAR test, you’re not going to have a valid, reliable view of grade-level mastery of student skills,” he said. Last spring, Texas applied for and received a waiver from the federal government allowing it not to administer the STAAR. Texas has already committed to allowing elementary and middle school students who fail the exams this spring to move up to the next grade, with district permission. Usually, student scores on the test determine whether high school students can graduate, whether some elementary and middle school students can move on to the next grade, and whether schools can remain open. The Texas State Teachers Association, which has been calling for a suspension of STAAR testing since June, quickly came out in support of the legislators’ letter.

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Texas fifth and eighth graders won't have to pass STAAR test to move on to the next grade

Read full article: Texas fifth and eighth graders won't have to pass STAAR test to move on to the next grade

Texas students will still have to take the STAAR test next year, but fifth and eighth grade students will be able to move on to the next grade even if they fail, Gov. State education officials announced earlier this summer that third through 12th grade students would take the state standardized exams, or STAAR, this upcoming academic year. But Abbott said that next spring, the fifth and eighth grade math and reading exams would only be administered one time, in May. Student scores on the STAAR also determine whether high school students and graduate and whether schools can remain open. In normal circumstances, high school students must pass five subject-specific standardized tests in order to graduate.

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Texas lawmakers calling for STAAR test to be canceled

Read full article: Texas lawmakers calling for STAAR test to be canceled

A bipartisan group of state lawmakers is calling for the state to cancel the upcoming April STAAR test — as more public school districts suspend classes in the wake of heightened concern over coronavirus. State Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, sent a letter to the governor Friday asking that “any and all requirements and mandates related to the provision of the 2020 STAAR test” be canceled, since area school districts have “substantially limited” classroom instruction. The federal government is already considering waivers from testing requirements for areas heavily impacted by the COVID-19 disease. "The University is working closely with Tarrant County health officials and assisting in identifying individuals who may have had contact with the individual." The school announced last week it was extending spring break and switching to online classes "until further notice" beginning on March 23.

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