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	Educators, Parents Take STAAR Testing Challenges and Concerns to Austin Published on February 8, 2012 As Texas students prepare to take the rigorous STAAR and End Of Course exams for the first time this spring, Houston A+ Challenge was among the many organizations and individuals who visited Austin last month to let legislators know how the new system, which will replace TAKS, is impacting schools and students. Starting with this year's freshman class, the EOC tests will count for 15% of a student's class grade -- so district-level interpretation of the new state standardized testing laws will have a real and immediate impact on students for the first time.

Educators, Parents Take STAAR Testing Challenges and Concerns to Austin

Published on February 8, 2012

As Texas students prepare to take the rigorous STAAR and End Of Course exams for the first time this spring, Houston A+ Challenge was among the many organizations and individuals who visited Austin last month to let legislators know how the new system, which will replace TAKS, is impacting schools and students.

Starting with this year's freshman class, the EOC tests will count for 15% of a student's class grade -- so district-level interpretation of the new state standardized testing laws will have a real and immediate impact on students for the first time.


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School Principals Need District Support, Peer Mentorship and Personal Vision to Meet Rising Expectations

January 3, 2012

A+ Scholars Practice Teamwork, Leadership at Camp Strake Weekend

November 1, 2011

Challenge Network Making Strides with Middle School Students 'In the Middle'

October 13, 2011

‘The Power of the Network’ Raises Support for Strengthening the Houston Region’s Public Schools

October 6, 2011

A+ Board Member Andrea White Launches VIVA! Literacy Project

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Challenge Network in the Houston Chronicle