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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Standardized Testing and Discrimination
Standardized testing in Texas has a history of leaving minorities behind. The Texas Testing System: A History The implication that the standardized testing system may have some discriminatory links is […]