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Texas made an $8.5 billion investment in public schools during the 89th legislative session, but despite passing the Texas House with overwhelming bipartisan support (143-1), HB 4—a major proposal to modernize student assessments and accountability—ultimately did not make it across the finish line.

“True accountability should reflect the full scope of a school’s impact, not just performance on a single test. STAAR doesn`t reflect the full picture of what schools and students achieve. HB 4 was a missed opportunity to listen to parents and create a more meaningful, balanced system," said Dr. Ken Gregorski, katyisd Superintendent.

Read more about the opportunity here: https://go.ryht.org/HOULegeRecap

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Did you know the A-F ratings elementary and middle schools currently receive are based entirely based on a single STAAR exam? In the 89th Session, HB 4 proposed using a broader set of metrics, including participation in early childhood programs, extracurricular activities, and career and technical education, offering a more complete picture of school performance.

“A broader accountability system allows districts to showcase a range of strengths, rather than relying on a single data point,” said Christina Martinez, @sanantonioisd Board President. “Multiple measures would provide more meaningful insight for both districts and students, making it easier to track progress and support success.”

More from San Antonio: https://go.ryht.org/SALegeRecap

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A HUGE Thank You to our public school advocates! Your voices truly made a difference in the 89th Legislative Session. Together, we will continue to champion Texas public schools across the state.

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We are heading to #LAUNCH2025 this weekend, hosted by @texas_pta. LAUNCH is Texas PTA`s annual training and leadership conference, attended by over 2,000 PTA leaders from across the state, starting this Friday! Come visit us at booth #603 and learn what resources we have to make your voice heard in advocating for Texas public education. See you there!

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