The top local stories this morning from 四虎影院: Many Texas public school children begin taking the STAAR tests this morning 鈥� and the standardized exams this year.
Testing on a single subject sometimes used to last a full day. Now students have to complete it within specific time frames.
The state initially placed a hold on higher testing standards so school districts could get familiar with the STAAR exam. The tougher grading standards will be phased in this year, meaning students now have to answer more questions correctly.
Other stories this morning:
- A federal judge in December ruled the Texas foster care system as 鈥渦nconstitutional,鈥� and ordered an overhaul of the program. when two special masters undertake the major task of revamping a system serving about 30,000 kids.
- One major focus in the classroom is getting students ready for college or a career. And these days, .
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