Raise Your Hand Texas Recommends Reforms of State's STAAR Test and Public Education Accountability System
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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Expand the traditional definition of a good school beyond STAAR test scores in Texas current A-F accountability ratings system.
Key Points:
- Expand the traditional definition of a good school beyond STAAR test scores in Texas current A-F accountability ratings system.
- STAAR test results may only count for up to 50% of any domain or overall school in a reformed accountability system.
- In the same poll, 83% of Texans believe the Texas Education Agency should not base its A-F letter grades entirely on STAAR test scores for Texas public schools.
- Raise Your Hand Texas supports public policy solutions that invest in our students, encourage innovation and autonomy, and improve college and workforce readiness.