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STAAR stands for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness. It's a state testing program that has been in place for about 15 years. The standardized test measures how much students have ...

The STAAR testing period starts on Tuesday and it can be a stressful time for students, teachers and parents alike.

Diana Chapman passes on her love of writing, and creative imagination, to students attending her weekly class at Pueblo Vista ...

The school was assessed on several categories, like evidence of student literary progress and how the school engages with ...

We may not all find the same things funny but all cultures in the world laugh. Why do we love dogs? Dogs evolved from wolves but why did they choose us humans to be their best friends? 10 Places ...

If you’re an assiduous notetaker, you know that it’s hard to put a price on a great writing tablet. The best writing and note-taking tablets can streamline your workflow, help you organize ...