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A student holds a pencil after returning to school as coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Philadelphia on March 8, 2021.
Students in the San Antonio region and across the state saw a big drop in their math STAAR tests this spring, following a year of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results of the spring 2021 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness released Monday by the Texas Education Agency showed moderate declines in reading and steep declines in math compared to the last time the standardized tests were administered in spring 2019.
According to Education Commissioner Mike Morath, 87% of eligible students took the STAAR tests this year, even though virtual learners were only given the tests if they came to campus the day the tests were administered. Around 96% of eligible students take the STAAR tests in a normal year.
Virtual Learning Was a Disaster for Many Texas Students
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A lot of people had to deal with real disruptions to their everyday lives and workplaces when the coronavirus pandemic began. Decisions were made to close some businesses, while other businesses were allowed to remain open.
Another decision that was made had to do with our schools in Texas. During a pandemic, do you allow schools to keep meeting or do you send kids home and have teachers teach virtually? Teachers, administrators, students and parents all had to learn quickly about virtual learning.
After two years of schools being interrupted and many students learning in a different way, the report card is here.and it s not very good.
The Texas Education Agency cites the COVID-19 pandemic for lackluster scores. Author: JJ Maldonado Updated: 6:18 PM CDT June 28, 2021
TYLER, Texas The Texas Education Agency Monday released spring 2021 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness results otherwise known as STAAR.
Districts across the state showed an increased in students not meeting grade level expectations. I would think that every district in Texas is a little disappointed in the results, Dr. James Wilcox, superintendent of Longview Independent School District, said.
Wilcox says the recent numbers for his district show how the pandemic has impacted student learning. No, it was not a surprise for us, because we ve been aware of the COVID slide, if you will, what that was going to mean for our students.
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