I have heard from parents all over Texas who say they’re thrilled, tickled pink (however you want to say excited) that the STAAR exam won’t count for 15% of their child’s grade this year.
I spoke with State Senate Education Committee Chair Florence Shapiro, R-Plano, who says the fact that the test was going to count for so much was a bit of an oversight. That’s why she sent a letter to Commissioner Robert Scott clarifying that he has the authority to delay this provision until next year.
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Education advocate Dr. Jerry Burkett says when it comes to funding and testing, there’s still a lot of progress to be made.