It seems like most people agree, it's time to ditch the STAAR test, but Texas lawmakers couldn't agree on a replacement plan.

The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary ...

Cheers erupted in the Texas House as a lawmaker told his colleagues it was time to eliminate the STAAR test. “The stars at night are big and bright deep in the heart of Texas,” Rep.

When it comes to Texas public schools ... attached to it by the state and the resulting focus on teaching to the test. No one exam tells you anything, and test anxiety is a real impediment ...