Texas schools continue to face a shortage of math and science teachers. This paper examines how state certification barriers and the pay system contribute to the shortage and provides recommendations on how Texas can attract the highest-caliber math and science teachers for Texas’ students.
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