Across Texas, school leaders are deep in the work of reviewing STAAR results, reflecting on where their campuses are, and asking, “What do we do next?” This data moment is more than a reflection—it’s the launching point for setting goals and building momentum toward real, sustainable improvement. The process doesn’t have to be complex, but […]| Region 13's Blog
Supporting students during the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR testing starts long before the actual test day. This includes understanding what supplemental aids are allowed for math. If you’re teaching students who receive Special Education or 504 services, you may be able to provide paper-based tools to support their success. Let’s […]| Region 13's Blog
What do Texans believe about STAAR tests? Texans’ views on student learning, teaching challenges, and accountability ratings. The post Four years of data reveal Texans’ doubts about STAAR appeared first on Charles Butt Foundation.| Charles Butt Foundation
Each year, Texas requires students to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR). The STAAR is based on state curriculum standards| Region 13's Blog
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Student Assessment offers districts and campuses optional assessment resources. These free resources provide tools to| Region 13's Blog
Multilingual students can feel overwhelmed when taking a standardized test because English is not their native language. This feeling may impact their| Region 13's Blog
You may be familiar with the STAAR test. But what is it, and why is it important? STAAR is short for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness.| Region 13's Blog
HB 3906 (2019) and HB 3261 (2021) required that new item types be developed for the STAAR tests. HB 3261 changed §39.023 (c-8) to read, “Beginning with| Region 13's Blog
The state of Texas has provided updates for the State Test Report for 2024-2025. The article includes information on the 2025 TELPAS, Centralized| Region 13's Blog
Each year, Student Assessment considers recommendations from stakeholders on updates to state testing accommodations. This helps “level the playing field”| Region 13's Blog
As we enter the 2024-25 school year, students, educators, and parents alike are keenly interested in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness| Region 13's Blog
Content within the new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) starts in the 2024-25 school year. The new TEKS affects Kindergarten through| Region 13's Blog
Sorting Misconceptions vs. Reality for STAAR Automated Scoring The Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) announcement regarding the use of an Automated Scoring| Region 13's Blog
The new Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for grades Kindergarten through 12th will be implemented in the 2024-2025 school year. In our| Region 13's Blog