Texas lawmakers want to scrap the much-maligned STAAR test in favor of a series of shorter exams. (Ben Sklar / The New York Times) Texas lawmakers want to scrap the much-maligned STAAR test in ...

STAAR is even unable to measure how much a student learns and grows over the course of one school year, writes Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde. A little after 2:30 a.m. last Wednesday ...

The STAAR tests evaluate student knowledge and skills learned throughout the school year and determine student preparedness for the next grade level. Corpus Christi ISD officials offer advice for ...