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A Travis County judge temporarily blocked the Texas Education Agency from releasing this year’s annual school ratings after finding that the state’s new rating system — which was to debut

The ruling comes after dozens of school districts sued the Texas Education Agency, claiming the revised accountability system would hurt their ratings.

The ruling comes after dozens of school districts sued the Texas Education Agency, claiming the revised accountability system would hurt their ratings.

Texas judge temporarily blocks release of “unlawful” school accountability ratings

Fort Worth ISD and more than 100 school districts across Texas filed a suit against Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath over proposed changes to A-F accountability grades.

By Talia Richman | Dallas Morning News | The Associated Press - Texas has implemented an opt-out policy for sixth-grade math that removes barriers between bright students and rigorous courses, increasing the number of Black and Hispanic students in advanced math and paving the way for a STEM major in college and a high-paying career.

A new law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math.

A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math for sixth grade.

A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math for sixth grade.

A new Texas law calls for every student who performs in the top 40% on a fifth-grade math assessment to be enrolled automatically in advanced math for sixth grade.