The Texas Observer

Fort Worth ISD Parents Fear the Same Chaos that State Takeover Has Brought to Houston ISD

TEA intervention into locally controlled school districts has become increasingly common—despite mixed results.

HISD is considering outside partners for its top schools. How does the state law even work?

HISD said some of its top-performing schools could choose to be run by an outside organization under SB 1882. Here's how the ...
The Texas Tribune on MSN

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board

The Texas Education Agency will boot the democratically-elected board of the Fort Worth Independent School District and ...

State will take over Fort Worth ISD, replace school board, commissioner says

Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced the takeover Thursday morning, which comes after one school received five ...
ABC13 Houston

In 2 years, the STAAR test will be gone. What will replace it?

In just two years, the STAAR test will be gone. Lawmakers have released limited details on how student readiness will be ...
Ophthalmology Times

UPDATE: STAAR postpones Alcon merger vote, Broadwood calls for removal of board members

Broadwood Partners, STAAR's largest shareholder, opposes the Alcon merger, citing board conflicts and rushed decision-making.
The Texas Tribune

House Democrats’ frustration with STAAR bill highlights divide over how new test should look

Independent news. Trusted by Texans. About The Texas Tribune | Staff | Contact | Send a Confidential Tip | Ethics | Republish Our Work | Jobs | Awards | Corrections | Strategic Plan | Downloads | ...