Legislature Unveils Exciting New Testing Reforms

In the early hours of April 30, I joined fellow superintendents to advocate for House Bill 4, a transformative measure poised to restore confidence in Texas’ accountability framework. My decades in education reveal the pitfalls of high-stakes testing. CSHB 4 eliminates STAAR, shifting to a progress monitoring system, enhancing student performance insights, and ensuring timely feedback for families. This bill broadens our assessment approach, integrating factors beyond testing, such as workforce readiness. Thanks to supportive leaders like Chairman Buckley, your voices are vital—continue advocating for this significant change!