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Huntsville ISD trustees hear benchmark gains and preparation plans ahead of STAAR testing
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Superintendent Dr. Shepherd and district staff told the board the district’s spring benchmark data suggest likely improvements on STAAR, with elementary campuses showing growth in most measured areas and targeted plans to address weaker subjects at the high school.
HUNTSVILLE — Huntsville Independent School District leaders told the board on Monday that spring benchmark results point to likely gains on the upcoming STAAR state tests, though some subjects will require targeted intervention.
Superintendent Doctor Shepherd opened the meeting by noting recent student achievements across athletics and campus events, then stressed the rigor of the STAAR assessment. “It’s not a basic skills test,” Doctor Shepherd said, arguing that the exam requires more complex knowledge and reasoning than the public often assumes.
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