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education2 years ago

"Texas Education Agency Postpones A-F School Ratings"

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced a one-month delay in the release of A-F school ratings in order to analyze growth data and consider incorporating data from the 2021-22 school year. Several school districts, including Pflugerville ISD and Del Valle ISD, are suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath over changes to the A-F rating system, claiming that the agency did not follow the law in notifying districts of the changes. The lawsuit also argues that the new methods would significantly decrease campus and district scores. The changes have faced criticism from school officials and legislators, with requests for reconsideration and delays.

education2 years ago

Testing Scandal Rocks Mississippi Education Department, Leading to Invalidated Results and Staff Firings

The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has invalidated nearly 1,000 spring 2023 state assessment results after uncovering testing irregularities in five districts and 12 schools. The invalidated tests were in various grades and subjects, ranging from 8% to 94% of tests taken in each subject at each school. The MDE notified the affected districts and gave them 15 working days to conduct investigations. Some districts found violations of test security rules, leading to potential disciplinary action and criminal charges. Students with invalidated high school test results will need to retake the exams, and schools with invalidated scores may face downgraded accreditation status.