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Get ready, Texas! It`s tax-free weekend this weekend.
Back-to-school essentials are now more affordable.

Check out the official list of school supplies that qualify for tax exemption: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/

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What is norm-referenced testing—and why does it matter for Texas students?

Unlike STAAR, which is a criterion-referenced test built on a set of Texas standards (TEKS) which only measures what students know, or at least how well they test on a specific day, a nationally norm-referenced tests compares a student’s performance to students across the country and their growth over time.

That means we don’t just see if a student passed—we see how they rank, how much they’ve grown, and where extra support is needed.

Norm-referenced tools are already used by private schools and were chosen by the Texas Legislature as the accountability measure for the education savings account program. Why not offer the same quality assessments in our public schools?

Link in Bio to read more: https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/policy/testing-accountability/

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It’s officially the month to kick off Back to School 🎒✏️—a season of new beginnings, sharpened pencils, and big hopes! Whether it’s their first day of kindergarten or their senior year, every student deserves the tools and support they need to thrive.

Let’s celebrate our teachers, school staff, and families working together to make this school year the best one yet.

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Before your summer slips away, make sure you are registered to vote! October 6 is the last day to register to vote in the November 4th election. #TxEd #GOTV

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