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.
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Forecasting the Future of the ERCOT Grid, Part 1: The Ongoing Winter Reliability Challenge
Forecasting the Future of the ERCOT Grid, Part 1: The Ongoing Winter Reliability Challenge Written By: Michael Reed and Brent Bennett, Ph.D. Download the full research paper here. Key Points While the operational performance of the ERCOT grid has improved since Winter Storm Uri in 2021, the increasing reliance of the grid on wind, solar,...
June 8, 2026