O’Rourke makes case for ending STAAR. Can a governor cancel state’s standardized testing?
Dallas Morning News
Mangrum, M.
10/04/2022
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Educational tests; O'Rourke, Beto; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Finally, there’s good news on Fort Worth schools. But students still need a lot more help
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Editorial
08/18/2022
5 doc(s)
Academic performance; Fort Worth Independent School District; School ratings
North Texas schools graded for the first time since the pandemic. How did yours do?
Dallas Morning News
Richman, T.
08/16/2022
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Poverty; School districts; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
‘Closing the gaps’: Texas report card for schools shows S.A. districts emerged strong from pandemic
San Antonio Express News
Perez, D.
08/16/2022
3 doc(s)
Academic performance; Bexar County; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; School districts; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
McLennan County to renovate fourth-floor grand jury room for temporary courtroom
Waco Tribune Herald
Witherspoon, T.
07/15/2021
2 doc(s)
County courthouses; Felton, Scott; McLennan County
In this pandemic year, STAAR is an unfair stress test
San Antonio Express News
Anglin, M.
02/28/2021
3 doc(s)
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas students need a formal opt-out process for STAAR exams during pandemic, lawmakers say
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
02/10/2021
5 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Coronavirus; High school graduation requirements; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
State prioritizing STAAR over safety
San Antonio Express News
Capo, Z.
02/09/2021
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Cancel the in-person STAAR. Schools get a pass. Kids should too.
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
02/05/2021
1 TX bill 3 doc(s)
Academic performance; Allen, Alma A.; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Menéndez, José; School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Trust teachers and skip the STAAR this year
Houston Chronicle
Alter, S.
12/27/2020
3 doc(s)
Academic performance; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Area districts react to TEA decision on STAAR test, accountability for 2020-21 school year
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
12/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Amarillo Independent School District; Canyon Independent School District; Educational tests; River Road Independent School District; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Don’t keep STAAR testing in this difficult, disrupted school year
Austin American Statesman
DeMatthews, D.
12/22/2020
8 doc(s)
Academic performance; Special education; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
State answers questions about STAAR tests
Dallas Morning News
Donaldson, E.
12/14/2020
4 doc(s)
State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Clardy, Ashby ask state to call off STAAR test for year
Lufkin Daily News
Edwards, J.
11/28/2020
3 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Bernal, Diego; Clardy, Travis; Educational tests; Hinojosa, Michael; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
STAAR tests should be a diagnostic at most during challenging time
Houston Chronicle
Grieder, E.
11/22/2020
3 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Coronavirus; Educational tests; Flynn, Dan; Luce, Tom, III; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
In a testing time, STAAR should be dropped
San Antonio Express News
Garcia, G.
11/20/2020
5 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Dean, other state lawmakers target STAAR test
Longview News-Journal
Staff
11/19/2020
2 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Clardy, Travis; Dean, Jay; Educational tests; Huberty, Dan; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers call on state to move toward canceling next year’s STAAR tests
San Antonio Express News
Carpenter, J.
11/19/2020
4 doc(s)
Bernal, Diego; Educational accountability; Educational tests; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Cancel STAAR for 2020-21 school year
Rio Grande Guardian
Cortez, R.
11/11/2020
1 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Cortez, Ruben, Jr.; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
State should administer the STAAR, but lose the stakes for districts
Longview News-Journal
Editorial
11/01/2020
2 doc(s)
School districts; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; VanDeaver, Gary
Area school leaders voice concerns on state funding, STAAR testing
Longview News-Journal
Barton, K.
10/28/2020
2 TX bill(s) 2 doc(s)
Dean, Jay; Educational tests; Hughes, Bryan; Paddie, Chris; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Teacher incentive plans; VanDeaver, Gary
Virtual learning, viral absences challenge Waco ISD daily
Waco Tribune Herald
Tekell, A.
10/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Distance education; School attendance; Student health; Teachers; Waco Independent School District
STAAR waiver one step in right direction for Texas teachers, students
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Editorial
08/01/2020
3 doc(s)
School districts; Seliger, Kel; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Abbott: Students won’t be held back based on STAAR scores
Beaumont Enterprise
Webb, S.
07/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Academic promotion and retention; Bonnen, Dennis; Educational tests; Huberty, Dan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Abbott waives grade promotion requirements tied to STAAR tests as COVID disrupts school
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
07/28/2020
4 doc(s)
Educational accountability; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
What Gov. Abbott should do about STAAR test this year
Houston Chronicle
Editorial
07/22/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; Hinojosa, Gina; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Hats off to everyone with courage to seek public office
Lufkin Daily News
Ashby, T.
07/18/2020
3 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student aid
Lower the Stakes on STAAR
Dallas Morning News
Editorial
07/17/2020
6 doc(s)
Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; Hinojosa, Gina; Parker, Tan; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
STAAR tests during coronavirus don’t make sense. Here’s what Texas should do instead
Dallas Morning News
DeMatthews, D.
07/15/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Abbott plays politics with health, education
Longview News-Journal
Cherwitz, R.
07/15/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Federal funds; Public health; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Don’t restart standardized testing. Instead, rethink the approach.
Austin American Statesman
DeMarco, P.
07/12/2020
2 doc(s)
Educational tests
Ashby, others call for governor to cancel STAAR
Lufkin Daily News
Juarez, G.
07/11/2020
2 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Dallas County Republican asks education commissioner to suspend STAAR for 2020-21
Dallas Morning News
Smith, C.
07/09/2020
2 doc(s)
Meyer, Morgan; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Let’s continue the timeout on STAAR tests
Houston Chronicle
Candelaria, N.
07/07/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Texas State Teachers Association
What did Texas students learn — or not — this school year? State gives parents test to see if children have ‘COVID slide’
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
05/14/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Up to 850 San Angelo ISD students have fallen through the cracks in online education
San Antonio Express News
Tufts, J.
04/24/2020
3 doc(s)
Distance education; Internet; San Angelo Independent School District
No grades this year: TEA waives state accountability ratings amid coronavirus pandemic
Austin American Statesman
Moreno-Lozano, L.
04/04/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas districts, schools will not get accountability ratings in 2020 because of pandemic
Houston Chronicle
Carpenter, J.
04/04/2020
5 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Educational accountability; Houston Independent School District; School ratings; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
State steps up its fight against coronavirus
Lufkin Daily News
Ashby, T.
03/29/2020
3 doc(s)
Ashby, Trent; Coronavirus; Employers; Small businesses
What you should know about Gov. Abbott's executive orders
Midland Reporter Telegram
Staff
03/21/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Executive orders; Public health
San Antonio’s school districts extend campus closures two weeks, A&M S.A. out for semester
San Antonio Express News
Torralva, K.
03/18/2020
4 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; Distance education; Judson Independent School District; Northside Independent School District; San Antonio Independent School District; Southwest Independent School District; Student health
Schools address STAAR testing decision
Amarillo Globe-News
Gay, D.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
‘Uncharted territory’: Austin-area schools shutter amid coronavirus fears
Austin American Statesman
Chang, J.
03/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; School districts; School year
Coronavirus testing ramping up in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening
Dallas shuts it down
Dallas Morning News
Ayala, E.
03/17/2020
4 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Dallas, Texas; Disease preparedness; Johnson, Eric; Public health
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott waives STAAR test requirements amid COVID-19 school closures
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Krause, Matt; Morath, Mike; Patterson, Jared; Powell, Beverly; School districts; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Zwiener, Erin
With more testing, Texas to see ‘exponential increase’ in COVID-19 cases, Abbott says
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Weinberg, T.
03/17/2020
5 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Medical screening; Public health
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott suspends STAAR testing requirements over coronavirus
Houston Chronicle
Webb, S.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Aldine Independent School District; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; Educational tests; Humble Independent School District; School districts; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Gov. Greg Abbott waives STAAR testing; East Texas superintendents applaud move
Longview News-Journal
Barton, K.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Texas STAAR test requirements waived due to coronavirus outbreak
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Dotray, M.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Educational tests; Lubbock Independent School District; Morath, Mike; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Governor waives state STAAR testing requirements
Lufkin Daily News
Juarez, G.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; Education Agency, Texas; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health
STAAR test cancelled? Texas governor waived testing requirements due to coronavirus
San Angelo Standard Times
Moritz, J.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Abbott, Greg; Coronavirus; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Coronavirus has some state agencies curtailing public services
San Antonio Express News
Dexheimer, E.
03/17/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; State agencies
Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing for 2019-20 school year
Tyler Morning Telegraph
Wellerman, Z.
03/17/2020
2 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
VISD, other area schools prepare as COVID-19 spreads
Victoria Advocate
Douty, S.
03/17/2020
3 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Educational tests; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Student health; Victoria Independent School District
STAAR tests unlikely for Waco ISD; lost days won't be made up
Waco Tribune Herald
Crum, B.
03/17/2020
1 TX bill 2 doc(s)
Charter schools; Coronavirus; School year; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness; Waco Independent School District
Texas Coronavirus Updates: How the state is handling the outbreak
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Moritz, J.
03/16/2020
6 doc(s)
Coronavirus; Disease preparedness; Public health
