Large numbers of public schools in Texas are not adequately preparing students for success in college or the workforce. The disconnect between high school preparation and college expectations costs students, parents, higher education institutions, and taxpayers.
STAAR Performance Labels: Is ‘Approaches’ On or Below Grade Level?
Introduction: STAAR performance labels offer helpful information to parents and policymakers because they indicate students’ success and are also an early-warning sign that students need more support. The STAAR performance labels are: Masters, Meets, Approaches, Does Not Meet. Each label offers an indication of how a child is performing in three categories: a child’s likelihood...