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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 MIN

Texas STAAR Results Show Mixed Progress

from Houston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Texas STAAR results show gains in math and social studies for grades 3-8, but reading scores remain stagnant—with some grades even slipping—highlighting ongoing challenges. A potential link to the state’s new cell phone ban in schools may be influencing middle school reading improvements, though causation isn’t confirmed. Science scores are delayed until July 31st as officials fine-tune the tests to maintain fairness. Overall, the data reveals a mixed but encouraging picture: progress in some subjects, with clear room for growth in others. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f0dfcc036a13492

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