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