Public Meeting Tuesday to Discuss Future of Texas' Standardized Testing
By: BigCountryHomePage.com Staff
Updated: December 4, 2012
The state's STAAR test will not affect students' final grades this school year, but Abilene ISD is still pushing for a bigger change.
On Friday..the Texas Education Commissioner made the announcement to do away with the 15 percent rule in which the standardized test counted for 15 percent of a student's overall grade.
The news reflects a recent push by individual districts who want a complete overhaul of the state's testing system.
Proponents hope the decision will give them more time to convince legislators to take action.
A grassroots group made up of parents and local leaders is holding a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the issue and answer any questions.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Mockingbird branch of the Abilene Public Library.
On Friday..the Texas Education Commissioner made the announcement to do away with the 15 percent rule in which the standardized test counted for 15 percent of a student's overall grade.
The news reflects a recent push by individual districts who want a complete overhaul of the state's testing system.
Proponents hope the decision will give them more time to convince legislators to take action.
A grassroots group made up of parents and local leaders is holding a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss the issue and answer any questions.
The meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Mockingbird branch of the Abilene Public Library.
