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Texas Students Show Steady Improvement on 2023 STAAR End-of-Course Exams

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Texas Education Agency

The Texas Education Agency has released the spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) results for end-of-course (EOC) assessments, including Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History. The results show progress and continued academic recovery among Texas public school students, with an increase in the number of students achieving Approaches grade level or above in all five subjects. The results also highlight the positive performance of students in Special Education and Emergent Bilingual programs, with increased grade level proficiency. The STAAR test was redesigned to align better with classroom instruction, emphasizing writing and incorporating a cap on multiple-choice questions. Parents can access their child's individual EOC results online, and STAAR aggregate level data is available for viewing and download.

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13-year-olds' math and reading scores continue to decline during pandemic.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO

National test results show that math scores among 13-year-olds in the US have had the largest drop since assessments began in 1973, with a 9-point decline from 280 to 271. Reading scores also dropped by 4 points from 260 to 256. While the pandemic has exacerbated the decline, the results show that the decline began pre-pandemic. The Biden administration is encouraging states to use their American Rescue Plan funds to support academic recovery and learning loss. Some lawmakers argue that the results strengthen the case for school choice.

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