Texas's STAAR testing is drawing criticism for pressuring teachers to prioritize test prep over vital skills like critical ...

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Another key bill the Senate passed was SB 6, Protecting Unborn Children, filed by Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Tyler, which prohibits ...

California-based company, STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ:STAA) develops, manufactures, and markets implantable, foldable ...

Dallas ISD is introducing an emotional intelligence program for high schoolers while celebrating staffing gains and improved STAAR results.

The Houston ISD Board of Managers will have their monthly meeting Thursday. Here's what to know about what they'll be ...

The tests would be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year. But the proposal’s fate is unclear with ...

Fort Worth’s largest school district and students in poverty saw significant academic improvements across the city, according ...

It’s only the second time schools across the city have posted gains on the state test since the annual report was first ...

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, commonly known as STAAR, is heavy, and it puts a lot of pressure on ...

It’s on the agenda at the Texas Capitol, but advocates worry heavy-handed ‘accountability’ will remain intact.