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Texas lawmakers propose end to STAAR test, new student-centered exams introduced
Read full article: Texas lawmakers propose end to STAAR test, new student-centered exams introducedTexas lawmakers, led by Senator Paul Bettencourt and Representative Brad Buckley, have introduced bills to eliminate the STAAR test, replacing it with three shorter assessments.
Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative session
Read full article: Houston lawmakers share priorities for Texas’ 89th Legislative sessionThe 89th Texas Legislative Session is now underway, with lawmakers officially sworn in and a new Speaker elected. Already, legislators have introduced more than 2,500 bills, setting the stage for a busy few months ahead.
School board president, lawmaker clash over funding
Read full article: School board president, lawmaker clash over fundingSpring Branch ISD Board President Chris Earnest sharpened criticism against his State Senator, Paul Bettencourt. Tuesday night (Feb. 27, 2024) Bettencourt posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) sharing a recent opinion piece from the district’s former superintendent questioning the district’s recent funding shortfall.
‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakers
Read full article: ‘I don’t apologize for calling out our elected officials to do their job’: Spring Branch ISD Board responds to lawmakersSenator Joan Huffman announced plans to meet with Spring Branch ISD leaders after a Friday board meeting where several members expressed their frustrations with the legislature.