In the Name of Ann Richards

AISD's School for Young Women Leaders is a district showcase – does its glittering reputation hide a darker side for teachers and students?

"...Penn State education researcher Ed Fuller found that the TAKS math scores for rising fifth-graders entering Ann Richards were..."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Eastside Memorial Community: Accentuate the Positive

Supporters hope Education Commissioner sees gains

"...There have been big gains have been in the TAKS scores, especially the all-important 11th grade exit scores. Preliminary..."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Board Signs With Johns Hopkins, Approves Backup Plan

Board votes 8-0 for one-year contract

"...with the 2011 reconstitution plan. Yet the latest preliminary TAKS scores for Eastside may still slow his hand. At..."

May 24, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bill of the Week: Down With Tests, Up With Standards?

Bipartisan starting point for school graduation reform

"...said, "It was the implementation of transitioning from the TAKS test to STAAR, and the addition of EOCs, that..."

Jan. 26, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...camp, and many blame the TEA's botched changeover from TAKS...."

June 15, 2012 News Feature

Not the Brightest STAAR

Under pressure from lawmakers, education commissioner defers 15% grading system

"...shift from Texas Assessment of Academic Skills tests to TAKS in 2003, or from the switch from the Texas..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fuller Statements Misleading

"...the Texas Education Agency, and the school’s eighth grade TAKS scores were at or above the state average. I..."

Dec. 13, 2011 Postmarks

For AISD, Some Positive Signs Amid Poor Ratings

Two high schools and six middle schools miss state targets

"...another radical shift next year when the state dumps TAKS for the new State of Texas Assess­ments of Academic..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

School Scores, School Funds

Board president Mark Williams drills the data

"...our phone in about 30 seconds") but the Texas TAKS approach of 'must score x in all five subjects'..."

Aug. 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Poor Ratings for Pearce, Garcia?

Despite overall TAKS improvements, two middle schools lag behind

"...board of trustees, Superintendent Meria Carstarphen presented the preliminary TAKS scores for Austin students. Overall, the district saw increases..."

June 24, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...March 31 meeting at Bowie High School were during TAKS-testing season and on school nights. On top of that,..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Waiting for the Axe: The Task Force

"...starting to show on families – particularly difficult with TAKS testing scheduled to start in March. She said, "How..."

Feb. 11, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Plans in Play

The Big Eight

"...decision-making, and operational focus. Measur­able outcomes are established for TAKS performance, closing achievement gaps (ethnic, economic), graduation rates, and..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

AISD Schools Avoid Repurposing

TAKS scores are up

"...classified as "academically unacceptable" as a result of their TAKS scores. If the current results hold, only one –..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and achieving a district rating of "exemplary" in all TAKS subjects by 2015. The board also pushed to implement..."

Dec. 18, 2009 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Nov. 5-12

"...TEXTBOOKS, TAKS, & SBOE A panel discusses the state of the..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

Throwdown at Travis High

LULAC, NAACP square off against principal

"...or the performance of the students." Since 2007, Travis' TAKS passing rates in all four core subjects have risen..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...academ­ic­ally unacceptable status. The school met the state's 2009 TAKS standards but dipped on 2008 graduation rates due to..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: How to Secede in Texas Without Really Trying

Esther's Follies, Friday, July 31, 2009

"...anyway? He also wants to get rid of the TAKS test because teachers are "teaching to the test." Would..."

July 31, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Pearce Meeting Tonight

District seeks community input on saving school and debunks myth of Commissioner Scott's appeal

"...already pointed out, no-one is disagreeing with the reported TAKS scores, just what Scott has done with them. Filing..."

July 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Pearce Middle School to Close

School commissioner announces closure with little warning to district

"...students made significant academic improvement based upon preliminary 2009 TAKS results, Commissioner Scott also advised District officials the campus..."

July 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Nathaniel and Li'l Nate

The two lives and untimely death of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...the exit-level Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills, or TAKS, the standardized test required of all graduating seniors. After..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SB3 Still Hard to Swallow

Texas State Teachers Association weighs in on the heavy issue of education

"...meme was that it tackles the worst concerns about TAKS as the ultimate metric for student achievement. On the..."

March 19, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Unaccountable

In the public school testing frenzy, responsibility and consequences flow only downward

Nov. 21, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Science Advocates Gear Up for Evolution Fight

Public testimony today on proposed revisions to science standards for Texas high schools

"...of the TEKS (not to be confused with the TAKS test) requirements became public only on Monday, and that,..."

Nov. 19, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Johnston Seniors Bid Final Farewell

A bittersweet occasion for Johnston's last graduating class

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

April 25, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...taking the district's benchmark tests. "We just got the TAKS scores from the spring," says Louis Malfaro, president of..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

Happenings

September 6-12

"...presents today's talk: Low-Cost Textbooks, Progressive Vouchers, and Incorrect TAKS Scores. 12:15pm. Austin History Center, 810 Guadalupe, 371-2911. Free...."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

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