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HISD faces backlash over STAAR exams presented to students who opted-out of the test
Some Houston ISD parents say their children are being presented with STAAR exams even after they opt their children out of ...
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Houston ISD parents say some students were presented STAAR exams despite opting out
HISD says state law "requires that every eligible student participate in STAAR and that every district gives every eligible ...
Local students test skills in 'Guardian Games' challenge
Local high school students recently participated in the second annual "Guardian Games," a challenge designed to test their potential as first responders.
Iowa wants students to pass a civics test to graduate. Could you pass? Test yourself here
A bill that has passed the Iowa House and Senate would require high school students to pass the same exam immigrants take to become citizens.
Iowa students would have to pass civics test to graduate high school under Senate bill
The Iowa Senate passed a bill requiring high school students to pass a civics test identical to the U.S. citizenship test.
Indiana Pacers mascot Boomer softens stressful test week in Wolcott
Even during playoff time, Boomer, the Indiana Pacers mascot, found time to inspire middle-school students in Wolcott.
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Fewer Subjects, Students, Data Points: Feds to Scale Back NAEP
Some 4th and 12th grade tests won't proceed as planned, following sweeping cuts to the U.S. Department of Education research ...
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High school student earns perfect ACT score, placed in top 2% of test takers nationwide
A high school student in Texas earned a perfect score on the ACT, placing her in the top 2% of test takers nationwide.
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What parents should know to help their kids prepare for the STAAR test
STAAR results will be available online in June, providing detailed insights into student performance and areas for improvement. It's standardized test time for Texas public school students.