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Texas students can skip STAAR tests this year, but high schoolers might have to show up to graduate

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

For high schoolers whose test results determine whether they graduate, there may be no way to get around showing up for the STAAR in person.

Texas will require students to take the STAAR test in person

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune January 30, 2021January 30, 2021

The Texas Education Agency announced that although schools will still administer STAAR exams this school year, student performance won't have any bearing on their state accountability ratings.

San Antonio school districts laud state decision to continue STAAR test, suspend A-F ratings

by Brooke Crum December 10, 2020December 10, 2020

As the first Texas schools begin to open classrooms, Texas is requiring districts to report to the state.

Texas will start posting coronavirus case data from public schools, education commissioner says

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune and Emma Platoff, The Texas Tribune August 20, 2020August 20, 2020

IDEA Ingram Hills first grade teacher Jasmine DeSha teaches her students about Ruby Bridges during Black History Month.

State leaders muddle safe school openings

by Robert Rivard August 2, 2020August 10, 2020

Gov. Abbott: Local Health Officials Can Shut Schools Only in Limited Circumstances

by Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

Superintendent Brian Woods.

San Antonio School Districts Weigh Legal Action Over State’s Latest Reopening Rules

by Emily Donaldson July 29, 2020July 29, 2020

STAAR Test prep is filed away in teachers 'data binders.'

State Will Require STAAR Tests, But Low Scores Won’t Prevent Students from Moving to Next Grade

by Emily Donaldson July 27, 2020July 27, 2020

An empty classroom at CAST Tech High School.

FAQ: What Will School Look Like When Classes Start This Fall?

by Emily Donaldson July 17, 2020July 17, 2020

State Will Allow Districts to Offer Online-Only Instruction for First 8 Weeks of School Year

by Emily Donaldson July 17, 2020July 17, 2020