WACO, Texas (KXXV) — Starting in the 2027 school year, Texas students will take three shorter tests each year aimed at measuring whether their core academic skills are on track for promotion to the next grade.

The STAAR test would be replaced by three shorter tests taken throughout the school year

Taking three tests throughout the school year instead of one big test is aimed to help with academics and lift test-taking pressures

These changes will not take place until the 2027-2028 school year

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Starting in the 2027 school year, Texas students will take three shorter tests each year aimed at measuring whether their core academic skills are on track for promotion to the next grade.

According to the Texas Tribune, education experts say the change could give familie

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