Temple Independent School District Superintendent Bobby Ott believes this yearâs standardized testing scores across Texas speak for itself.
On Monday, the Texas Education Agency revealed that in-person learnersâ 2021 standardized testing results were âappreciably higherâ than their peers enrolled under remote instruction â a notable consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath credited school districts, like Temple ISD, that prioritized the availability of in-person instruction.
âWhen students come into Texas public schools, they are well-served by Texas educators â a fact that these scores confirm,â he said in a news release. âBut it is also painfully clear that the pandemic had a very negative impact on learning.â
As some area students kicked off their spring semesters on Tuesday, Temple Independent School District Superintendent Bobby Ott placed an emphasis on sustained vigilance against COVID-19.