The Commit Partnership

“With fewer than half of our students meeting grade-level standards on math, science, and social studies, these results are not what we’d hope for our county and state,” says Commit Chief State Impact Officer Bridget Worley. Learn more about STAAR 3-8 results here: https://ow.ly/RH4350SiXpc

Half of Dallas County’s traditional public school districts grew average student achievement across all end-of-course grades and subjects. Congratulations on the work being done to ensure students are on track for a bright future!

The science of reading uses research-based strategies to improve students' reading and writing. Hear from Garland Independent School District coach Christy Ellison about the specific classroom targets she tracks in our Strong Readers' Science of Reading Bright Spot series. Learn more here:

Shoutout to DESOTO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT for outperforming the state in growing the number of students meeting state standards in the critical subject of Algebra!

For the first time since the pandemic, over half of Dallas County students are meeting state standards on STAAR end-of-course exams. While we still have long way to ensuring economic mobility for all, our educators should be applauded for driving this steady progress. #txed

With the release of STAAR end-of-course data this morning "we are heartened to see students in Dallas County improving," says Commit Chief State Impact Officer Bridget Worley. "The health of our county and our state depends on our ability to improve academic outcomes." https://ow.ly/wOzt50SbQYY

Texas is leading the way by providing incentive funding to both K-12 districts and higher education institutions that are attached to the long-term measures that matter most. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/6Lyz50SbcCW

Our Science of Reading Bright Spot series highlights the importance of literacy acquisition by recognizing educators who have effectively transformed their classrooms with its strategies. Hear from a Mesquite Independent School District teacher on how it is benefiting her students and district:

Reset centers have significantly decreased in-school and out-of-school suspensions since their implementation in Dallas Independent School District. Learn more about this new approach to discipline policy: https://ow.ly/msTc50S8MXm

As the Texas State Board of Education continues its important work overseeing the approval of high-quality curriculum, we're thankful #HB1605 authors Dr. Brad Buckley and Brandon Creighton are prioritizing "supporting our teachers and giving our students the tools they need to succeed" https://ow.ly/oJIm50S7qOl