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Districts deferring 15 percent grading policy for one year

More than 1,000 Texas school districts and charters plan to defer the 15 percent grading policy requirement for one year. A list of those districts deferring implementation is posted on the Texas Education Agency website.
Performance standards for STAAR to be phased in

The commissioner of education today unveiled the performance standards students must achieve to pass or excel on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) end-of-course tests.
Looking for STAAR information?

As Texas prepares to launch the new STAAR testing program later this month, here are quick links to some of the most popular test information items: testing calendar, frequently asked questions document, TAKS vs STAAR comparison, test security procedures, and released test questions, which are at the bottom of the main STAAR resources page.
STAAR video presentations available

A number of video presentations about the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR™) are now available for viewing on the Project Share website.
97 percent of Texas districts and charters earn full accreditation status

Ninety-seven percent of Texas school districts and charter schools earned full state accreditation today from the Texas Education Agency. Commissioner of Education Robert Scott said 1,185 out of 1,220 districts and charter schools met all requirements and received full accreditation this year.

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