Texas Students' Math and Reading Skills Lag in STAAR Test Results, HISD Superintendent Admits

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles acknowledged that the district performed poorly in the recently released STAAR test results, with reading scores dropping at every grade level except sixth grade. He highlighted the low proficiency in core subjects and the persistent achievement gap between white, Black, and Hispanic students. Miles emphasized the need for improvement and outlined plans to address the achievement gap, enhance quality instruction, and prepare students for the future through the New Education System schools. He also stressed the importance of language comprehension and the benefits of dual language education.