The Marble Falls Independent School District is bracing for a major change in student assessment as Texas phases out the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exam, better known as STAAR . It will be replaced with shorter, more frequent tests starting in the 2027-28 school year.

“The proposed model is expected to deliver results more quickly and at multiple points throughout the year, potentially offering more actionable data for educators and families,” MFISD Superintendent Dr. Jeff Gasaway told DailyTrib.com .

The decision to replace STAAR followed growing frustration with Texas’ education accountability system. Several Central Texas public school districts, including those near Marble Falls, criticized recent changes to the scoring formula, arguing it lacked transpare

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