A rising number of three- and four-year-olds are enrolled in taxpayer-funded pre-kindergarten in Texas. This report evaluates the costs and benefits of pre-k, and makes recommendations about the proper role of government in providing early childhood education.
K-12 Education
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...
August 29, 2023