/tags/standardized-tests Standardized Tests en-US Copyright Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-11/despite-low-scores-texas-is-doing-better-than-most-states-at-catching-up-to-pre-pandemic-reading National test scores painted a bleak picture of academic recovery for both Texas and the U.S. following the COVID-19 pandemic. But researchers found that there were positive signs for individual districts. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:28:14 GMT /texas-news/2025-02-11/despite-low-scores-texas-is-doing-better-than-most-states-at-catching-up-to-pre-pandemic-reading Camille Phillips /education/2024-04-09/texas-will-use-computers-to-grade-written-answers-on-this-years-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. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:46:01 GMT /education/2024-04-09/texas-will-use-computers-to-grade-written-answers-on-this-years-staar-tests Keaton Peters | Texas Tribune /education/2023-07-11/new-fort-worth-school-board-president-doubles-down-on-student-outcomes-focus Camille Rodriguez plans to keep the Fort Worth school board focused on improving student achievement. Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:16:42 GMT /education/2023-07-11/new-fort-worth-school-board-president-doubles-down-on-student-outcomes-focus Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /news/2023-06-28/kids-are-probably-better-at-math-than-they-think-a-new-texas-law-could-help-them-realize-it The law requires school districts to automatically enroll fifth graders with high state standardized math test scores in advanced math in middle school. The measure had bipartisan support and sailed through the Texas Legislature. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:22:19 GMT /news/2023-06-28/kids-are-probably-better-at-math-than-they-think-a-new-texas-law-could-help-them-realize-it Becky Fogel /education/2022-10-26/texas-group-tells-state-lawmakers-you-dont-have-to-scrap-staar-but-please-change-it Raise Your Hand Texas released a report Tuesday that outlines ways to change how standardized testing is used to evaluate students and schools. The recommendations come just months ahead of the next legislative session. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:56:32 GMT /education/2022-10-26/texas-group-tells-state-lawmakers-you-dont-have-to-scrap-staar-but-please-change-it Becky Fogel /2022-01-25/starting-in-2024-u-s-students-will-take-the-sat-entirely-online The College Board, the organization behind the test, also announced that the exam will shrink from three hours to two, and students will be able to use a calculator for the math section. Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:28:36 GMT /2022-01-25/starting-in-2024-u-s-students-will-take-the-sat-entirely-online Elissa Nadworny /education/2021-06-28/texas-standardized-test-scores-dropped-dramatically-during-the-pandemic-especially-in-math The drop was more significant in districts that had most of their instruction online, compared to districts with more in-person classes. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 20:00:54 GMT /education/2021-06-28/texas-standardized-test-scores-dropped-dramatically-during-the-pandemic-especially-in-math The Texas Tribune /news/2021-02-01/texas-will-require-students-to-take-the-staar-test-in-person School districts can set up sites outside of their schools, including performing arts centers, hotels and recreation centers where they can “ensure equitable access and maintain test security.” Mon, 01 Feb 2021 19:00:45 GMT /news/2021-02-01/texas-will-require-students-to-take-the-staar-test-in-person Aliyya Swaby | Texas Tribune /education/2020-12-10/texas-students-will-still-take-staar-tests-in-2021-but-schools-wont-be-rated-on-them State lawmakers had previously asked the Texas Education Agency to seek a federal waiver to cancel the standardized tests. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:00:30 GMT /education/2020-12-10/texas-students-will-still-take-staar-tests-in-2021-but-schools-wont-be-rated-on-them Aliyya Swaby | Texas Tribune /texas-news/2020-12-07/texas-high-school-students-to-return-to-campus-for-states-end-of-course-exams The pandemic has upended school as most kids and teachers know it in Texas. But one part of the school year could proceed as normal: standardized testing, also known as STAAR. Mon, 07 Dec 2020 23:00:17 GMT /texas-news/2020-12-07/texas-high-school-students-to-return-to-campus-for-states-end-of-course-exams Laura Isensee, Houston Public Media