Public school students in third through eighth grade and high schoolers take the bulk of their STAAR exams in April of each school year.

This fall, Texas lawmakers approved replacing the STAAR with the new Student Success Tool starting in the 2027-28 school year ...

Texas lawmakers widely agree on the need to scrap the state's standardized STAAR test, which is loathed by kids, parents and teachers alike. But an effort to do so this legislative session failed at ...

State lawmakers approved new three-test format to begin in 2027-2028 school year, making this one of the last times students will test with the current STAAR format.

Appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott in December 2015, Mike Morath has served longer than any other education commissioner in 50 ...

Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is the second longest serving education commissioner in state history.

Whether you’re a student, a lifelong learner, or just someone who enjoys a bit of a brain teaser now and then, we can all use ...

Texas-appointed district leaders say Fort Worth ISD has long needed an overhaul. But parents and community members say it ...

In February 2025, the Texas Education Agency took control of South San Antonio Independent School District. One year later, a new board and superintendent lead the South Side district.

Parents are expressing concerns over a San Antonio school field trip that is reserved for students who meet STAAR test-related requirements. Some on social media are describing it as exclusionary and ...

This week, thousands of Texas students will begin taking the annual State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. The tests are administered every spring to track the academic performance of ...