Significant changes have recently been made to the current testing system in Texas public high schools by eliminating the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) tests and replacing them with a series of end-of-course exams. Well-designed and rigorous end-of-course exams can be a better way to assess student knowledge and raise student achievement.
K-12 Education
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy
Bring Home the Mississippi Miracle: A Texas Triumph in Early Literacy Texas lacks a coherent third-grade literacy standard and statewide implementation system. Restoring a mastery-based promotion gate and aligning coaching, screening, and funding can reverse stagnating reading outcomes. Key points: Texas removed its third-grade promotion requirement, weakening the connection between reading mastery and grade advancement....
June 9, 2026