For years, parents and educators have demanded reform when it comes to student testing in Texas. Currently, the state uses the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR), which has defined education for the past decade; several bills this session are...
A former board member of the Austin Independent School District is trying to get state lawmakers to increase mandates on Texas public schools. Specifically, liberal activist Kendall Pace wants Texas to follow other states in mandating all high school juniors to take a...