Dallas-Fort Worth Morning Briefing: STAAR testing is going away. What’s next for Texas students

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1. STAAR testing is going away. What’s next for Texas students

Big changes are coming to student testing in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law that will eliminate the STAAR tests starting in 2027.

2. Fort Worth ISD unveils plan to avoid state takeover

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