By Pooja Salhotra and Robert Downen, The Texas Tribune “Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that […]
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What you need to know about Texas’ school safety policies
Texas has passed legislation increasing school safety measures, including the requirement for an armed guard at each campus, a silent panic button, and mental health resources for students, and parents and guardians are encouraged to learn more about the intricacies of school safety policy.
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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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Texas’ school ratings remain in limbo as the state and school districts fight over how strict the grading should be
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2024 “Texas’ school ratings remain in limbo as the state and school districts fight over how strict the grading should be” was […]
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Texas judge temporarily blocks release of “unlawful” school accountability ratings
By Brian Lopez, The Texas Tribune Oct. 27, 2023 “Texas judge temporarily blocks release of “unlawful” school accountability ratings” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media […]