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"The STAAR test doesn’t reflect the full scope of what schools do, so it’s not an accurate measure of true accountability,” @dentonisd General Counsel Dr. Deron Robinson said. “In Denton ISD, we define success not just by academic outcomes but also by how well we engage students and the community. We want students to be life-ready, and HB 4 recognized that by broadening accountability to include things like extracurriculars and real-world readiness, not just one test.”

Read more about the opportunities Texas has to replace the high-stakes State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, with nationally norm-referenced exams administered three times a year -- now a topic added to the special session.

Learn more here: https://go.ryht.org/DFWLegeRecap

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Please read our statement about the upcoming Special Session called by Governor Greg Abbott and the addition of the STAAR test as an agenda item.

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Raise Your Hand Texas is looking for a Fall 2025 Digital Communications Intern in Austin, Texas. Apply now → https://www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/about/careers/
We will interview qualified college students who are ready to support public education across Texas. This is an in-office, paid, part-time position located in downtown Austin for this fall.
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#DYK The Liberty Bell, weighing 2,080, rings 13 times to honor the original 13 states? Wishing everyone a wonderful 4th of July! 🇺🇸🔔
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