There is nothing more “watered down” than an academic accountability system based almost entirely on one test.
For a public school system as large and intricate as Texas’, this one-dimensional model seems like an obvious misstep. Let’s talk about why. 🧵
#txlege#txed
Hey early learning folks - The next Task Force meeting is this Tuesday, 6/30.
The meeting time, location & agenda will be posted here: https://t.co/K7mDUmTbIj
Past meetings have taken place in person 9 am - 2 pm. This one will likely follow the same format.
#TXlege#TXed
The latest STAAR scores highlight both the challenge and importance of helping students build strong literacy skills early on.
Investing in high-quality pre-K gives Texas students the strong foundation they need to thrive in 3rd grade and beyond. #txed#txlege
2. AOR 639 confirms that charter schools and private/religious schools are not subject to the prohibition on use of public funds for political advertising because they are not considered "political subdivisions" like public schools are. 3/6
👀The @ExpressNews is hiring for another education reporter to work on a team of #txed enthusiasts and report on the major issues impacting students, educators and our community.
Come work with us:
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🎶 JUST DROPPED: “SINE DIE (WE MADE IT OUT ALIVE)”
A POP ANTHEM FOR EVERYONE WHO SURVIVED THE 89TH #TXLEGE 🏛️💅
FROM DEADLINES TO DRAMA, THIS ONE’S FOR THE STAFFERS, LOBBYISTS, LAWMAKERS & THE CHAOS CREW.
🎧 LISTEN NOW & RELIVE THE MADNESS.
We have less than FOUR DAYS to make meaningful changes to our assessment and accountability system. NOW is the time to contact lawmakers, especially SENATORS. Tell ‘em to support the HOUSE’S version of #HB4
Hit the link below 👇
#txed#txlege
Are you ready to rein in the #STAAR test? Act TODAY: https://t.co/lD5uDvgYYt
Now is the time to tell your legislators to support the House version of HB 4. There are only days left to tell lawmakers to #MeasureWhatMattersTX
Act now: https://t.co/lD5uDvgYYt
#HB4#TxEd#TxLege #89thLege
Last week, the Committee Report for HB 4 was released. HB 4 has three authors and 74 coauthors, signaling strong support from the full House. Listen to our latest episode of Intersect Ed, “The Future of School Measurement: Examining HB 4 and Texas Education Reform,” and hear how Texas has the opportunity to move away from the #STAAR Test, the value of local accountability systems, and what a more meaningful accountability system could look like for Texas.
Listen here: https://t.co/Ru0SWcK4vR
Our Intersect Ed host, Morgan Smith, is joined by Harry Feder, Executive Director of @FairTestOffice - The National Center for Fair and Open Testing; Brad Owen, Superintendent at @burkburnettisd; and Max Rombado, Legislative Director at Raise Your Hand Texas.
#MeasureWhatMattersTX #HB4 #TxEd #TxLege
That’s what we’re doing with school accountability in Texas.
We reduce the incredible work of educators to a single test score.
We miss the full story.
We ignore what actually works.
HB 4 is our chance to do better.
#txlege#txed
There is nothing more “watered down” than an academic accountability system based almost entirely on one test.
For a public school system as large and intricate as Texas’, this one-dimensional model seems like an obvious misstep. Let’s talk about why. 🧵
#txlege#txed