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Bill to scrap STAAR test dies in the Texas Legislature

The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students.

STAAR themed decorations adorn the hallways of Wharton Elementary School in Wharton on April 21, 2018.


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