Happy Hump Day DW fam and welcome to Stay Woke! Your Dallas Weekly Newsletter for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! In today’s newsletter, the White House is still a mess, our […]
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Beyond the Test: What the End of STAAR Testing and the Rise of Vouchers Mean for Texas Schools
As Texas moves to dismantle the STAAR exam and fund private school vouchers, its public schools are being asked to meet new standards with fewer supports. This article examines the historical inequities of state testing, the implications of rapid policy shifts, and the urgent need for equity and accountability in a changing educational landscape.
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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests
Texas Education Agency is using an automated scoring engine to grade written answers on this year’s STAAR tests, saving the state agency about $15 million to $20 million per year while still providing quality control from humans.
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Dallas Arboretum Presents Closing the Gap 5th Grade STAAR Review Series April 2 to May 7
DALLAS – The Dallas Arboretum’s Education Department offers “Closing the Gap 5th Grade STAAR Review Series,” presented by Reliant, from April 2 to May 7, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to […]