Houston Public Media

Almost half of Texas fourth graders scored a zero on the STAAR writing composition last year. Teachers and researchers worry, while the TEA projects confidence

Erika De La Rosa was excited when she heard about the sweeping changes to the STAAR exam. "When they initially announced it, as an English teacher, it sounded like a fantastic idea because writing ...
Tennessean

What to know as TCAPs start and Tennessee third, fourth graders face being held back

The widespread effects of a statewide third-grade reading and retention law will be felt again this year standardized Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program tests get underway. This year, ...
WTVF

TCAP testing started today. Here's the reality for students after tweaks to the retention law.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A big day for public school students as the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program or TCAP testing got underway this morning. Third and fourth graders have the most at ...
Columbus Dispatch

Iowa schools see gains in literacy, state assessment shows

Latest Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress show English language art proficiency is improving. Students with disabilities and those learning English continue to lag behind peers. Iowa ...