Houston Public Media

Texas STAAR test could end in 2027, but educators say questions remain

Texas’ annual STAAR test could be replaced with three shorter tests under a new bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. (Yfat Yossifor | KERA) A bill to end Texas’ STAAR test in 2027 is likely to be ...
NBC DFW

Texas nears STAAR test replacement again months after spring deal fell through

Texas may be just days away from replacing the STAAR test, the controversial end-of-year exam for public school students. A deal fell through in the spring at the state capitol, but lawmakers are back ...
NBC DFW

After years of debate, lawmakers repeal and replace STAAR test

A big change is coming to 5.5 million public school students across Texas. Beginning in 2027, the controversial STAAR test will be eliminated. The change follows a late-night vote in Austin on ...
WFAA8

Texas is poised to replace STAAR. Here is what schools’ new standardized tests would look like.

AUSTIN, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Texas lawmakers have sent legislation replacing STAAR, the state’s ...