TEA Keeps STAAR Testing but Ditches School Ratings
The news comes as Dallas ISD students struggle with "devastating" learning loss. “The last nine months have been some of the most disruptive of our lives. The challenges have been especially pronounced for our parents, teachers and students,” TEA Commissioner Mike Morath said in a news release. “We continue to prioritize the health and safety of students, teachers and staff in our schools this year, while working to ensure students grow academically.” Normally, results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness Test affect the A-F rating assigned to the state's campuse...