Children in public schools in Texas could be taking a redesigned standardized test as early as next year under a proposal filed in the House on Thursday.
House Bill 4, by state Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, would instruct the Texas Education Agency to modify the test, reducing its length and prioritizing post-secondary preparation. The bill says the new test should ensure Texas ranks in the top five states in preparing students for post-secondary success within 15 years.
“It is shedding some of the challenges with our current STAAR test and moving to something that makes sure students have more time to develop a love of learning and teachers have the information they need to respond to student needs as soon as practicable,” said Kate Greer, managing director of policy at Commit Partnership, an education nonprofit focused on increasing student achievement.
