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State of Texas: Special session redistricting brings risks; THC, floods, STAAR on agenda
Texas’ first special session of 2025 starts Monday, during which state lawmakers will consider new congressional maps approve ...
State of Texas: STAAR Testing
A second chance to end the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. (STAAR) The debate between chambers with the same goal, but with different ways of making it happen.
STAAR test once again on chopping block, Texas lawmakers debate replacement
Texas lawmakers return to Austin for the special session called by Governor Abbott. Eliminating and replacing the STAAR test is one of the topics.
End the STAAR era: Make assessments about learning, not labels | Opinion
It’s easy to test but hard to teach. The next chapter in Texas education policy must start with a bold but simple shift.
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State Rep. Brooks Landgraf files another bill to eliminate STAAR test
State Representative Brooks Landgraf is once again filing a motion to eliminate the STAAR standardized test in public schools.
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf going after STAAR Test again in new bill filing
AUSTIN, Texas — State Representative Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) has filed a new bill to scrap the STAAR Test from Texas ...
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Landgraf files bill to scrap STAAR ahead of special legislative session
The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.
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State Rep. Brooks Landgraf renews push to eliminate STAAR test
State Rep. Brooks Landgraf, has filed House Bill 92 in an effort to eliminate the STAAR test and reduce standardized testing ...