April marks the time of year when State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, testing begins to measure academic performance in Texas schools, often generating excitement and anxiety ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Here's a look at the history of state testing as lawmakers call for new standardized tests. STAAR testing begins Monday, April 6.

If you have a kid in public school in Texas, you’re aware that STAAR test season is upon us. The 15-year-old who lives in my house and eats all our groceries has one a week for the next three weeks, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A student walks down a hallway as several signs indicating students are taking STAAR exams are displayed at Arnold Elementary ...

Parents are expressing concerns over a San Antonio school field trip that is reserved for students who meet STAAR test-related requirements. Some on social media are describing it as exclusionary and ...

Students across Texas will start taking their STAAR exams this week. Here's how parents can help their kids prepare well. MORE NEWS: cbsnews.com/texas Donald Trump ...

Austin Animal Services says it needs your help this weekend, it reached "critical overcapacity" -- with temporary kennels in hallways and conference rooms all over the building. KXAN's Will DuPree met ...

With STAAR testing beginning this week, we preview the testing regime to come in Fall 2027 and the benefits of the new system for parents and students. For years, Texas families and educators have ...