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House expected to give final approval to high school testing and graduation bill | Education Blog

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House expected to give final approval to high school testing and graduation bill

The House is expected to give final approval Wednesday to a bill that establishes a new array of high school graduation rules and calls on students to pass fewer tests to get a diploma. Tentatively approved Tuesday on a 145-2 vote, the measure … [visit site to read more]









Dallas ISD investigating unsecured STAAR tests at Carter High School


Dallas ISD is investigating how a pallet of state testing materials was left in an unsecure area at Carter High School over the weekend.
“Given the issues several schools have faced over the years, test security is a … [visit site to read more]