Quality Counts 2010: The New Surge Toward Common Standards
Despite the Lone Star State's decision to go it alone as the other 48 contiguous states work toward common standards for student success, Texas earned an A for its standards, testing and school accountability system, according to Education Week's annual Quality Counts national report card on public education.
But the state's grades for school finance (D+), K-12 Achievement, Teaching Profession and Chance for Success (all low C's) leave much room for improvement. Overall, Texas ranked 14th in the nation with a score of 78.1. Maryland, New York and Massachusetts took the top three slots, and Washington D.C. came in dead last.
- Read the full report, subtitled "Momentum and Challenges in the New Surge Toward Common Standards"
- View state-by-state report cards via interactive map
