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Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR

Texas lawmakers scrap STAAR

The Texas Legislature has voted to eliminate the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR, and replace it with a new testing and accountability system designed to reduce pressure on students, give parents and teachers faster results and provide...

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Wylie ISD prepares for leadership transition

Wylie ISD prepares for leadership transition

Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its lone finalist for the superintendent position. Courtesy photo Conroe ISD announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that Wylie ISD Superintendent David Vinson has been named its...

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Trustees welcome new leaders

Trustees welcome new leaders

Wylie ISD trustees addressed leadership appointments, academic performance, budget planning and tax rate adoption during their Monday, Aug. 18 regular meeting — the first of the 2024-25 school year. Trustees welcomed Craig Needham as the new Executive Director of Fine...

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GISD, WISD post strong state ratings for 2024-25

GISD, WISD post strong state ratings for 2024-25

Sachse High School maintained an A rating with a scaled score of 93 for the second year in a row. Scores improved in Student Achievement, School Progress and College, Career and Military Readiness. Garland Independent School District earned an overall B rating for the...

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School districts implementing phone ban

School districts implementing phone ban

House Bill 1481 bans the use of personal cellphones at all grade levels. As students gather supplies for returning to class, there’s one item they won’t need in school: a cell phone. A new Texas law bans the use of personal telecommunication devices at all grade...

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