Frontera Contra el STAAR / Borderland Against STAAR

06/07/2024

Got a call from the counselor at my child's elementary school today:

Counselor: Hi there, how are you? I'm reaching out regarding the accelerated instruction hours we're required to offer since your child doesn't take the STAAR. What would you like to do?

Me: I decline AI, thank you.

Counselor: perfect, thank you! Have a great summer and say hi to your older child!

And that's how easy it is to avoid STAAR and its related "consequences."

01/31/2024

Gearing up for another round of STAAR - have you faced any challenges locally?

09/23/2023

So... the ratings that are based on STAAR scores are no longer reliable? This is my surprised face. 🙄

AUSTIN, Texas – September 12, 2023 – The Texas Education Agency (TEA) today announced a temporary delay in the release of 2023 A-F accountability ratings for districts and campuses, originally scheduled for September 28th.

09/23/2023

https://tea.texas.gov/academics/learning-support-and-programs/hb-1416-faq.pdf

STAAR tutoring is optional! Refer to question 3 in this FAQ about HB 1416, passed in the most recent TX legislative session. Don't let your school tell you otherwise.

05/17/2023

How has your experience with STAAR been this school year? Any stories to share? We would love to hear them! Either comment below or send it to us in a message and we can post it anonymously for you.

We will never get rid of STAAR unless we realize that we are not alone in wanting to get rid of it - we have to share our stories so that we feel stronger together, and to know we're not fighting this fight by ourselves, one at a time.

Please consider sharing your experience - you never know how many lives you'll touch.

08/21/2022

But we know they're based on STAAR scores, which count for nothing, so... Congratulations, I guess?

Here’s how El Paso County school districts scored in the Texas Education Agency’s latest academic accountability ratings, which had been paused since 2019. Here’s how El Paso County school districts scored in the Texas Education Agency’s latest academic accountability ratings, which had been...

07/26/2022

Hi again! With school in the biggest El Paso area districts starting up again next week (!), what are your burning questions?

We also encourage you to join Texans Take Action Against STAAR, read everything before posting, and check out the website: www.txedrights.net

Texas Parents’ Educational Rights Network News, Resources, and Support Start Here We’ve put together this step by step guide on opting out. Read More Forms & Resources Forms available to the community for free download. Read More Articles Recent news and updates regarding educational rights. Rea...

06/26/2022

Has anyone had any issues with schools insisting on tutoring in August? Anyone's kids lost electives over not participating in STAAR? Let us know, we're here to guide you to the resources you need to fight it!

06/17/2022

But we know that these scores do not matter!

El Paso area high school students performed far better on this year’s state standardized math exam than last year, an encouraging sign for educators after 2021 scores revealed significant pandemic-driven learning loss.

05/25/2022

Anyone in this situation locally?

Everyone is getting summer school notices and loss of elective threats. Stop panicking. Learn your rights. Click the link to view our HB 4545 video.

https://www.txedrights.net/losing-my-summer-or-my-electives-false-choice/