STAAR Retesting Begins Today
Students across Texas who didn鈥檛 pass subjects of the STAAR exam will begin .
Last year鈥檚 ninth-graders were the only students who had to pass the tests to graduate on time as seniors. Next year, the passing requirement will affect both ninth and tenth-graders. The STAAR test will , eventually completely replacing the TAKS test.
Also starting next year, the STAAR exam will make up 15 percent of a high school student鈥檚 final grade in a subject.
Retakes are scheduled through Friday.
The retakes and the summer classes to prepare students for the retakes are, as districts have to hire teachers to conduct these classes.
New Topics for State Lawmakers Back from Break
State lawmakers are getting back to work at the capitol after a more than week-long break from meetings.
Members of the House Transportation and Appropriations Committees are joining together to talk about . They want to develop long-term recommendations for .
Senators with the Finance Committee are at changes in the state鈥檚 prison health care system. They want to find out how to give prisoners adequate health care while also .
Durant to Play Ball in Olympics?
Former Longhorn Kevin Durant could soon become the fourth Men鈥檚 Basketball player to compete in the Olympics. The final roster is awaiting approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Durant is one of 12 nominees on the roster and could become the first Longhorn since Jay Arnette in 1960 to play for Team USA. Albert Almanza competed in the 1960 and 1964 Olympics for Team Mexico.
Other names on the 2012 team include Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony.
of pool play for the U.S. will begin July 29 against France. The Medal games are scheduled for August 12.
