Alaska's High School Qualifying Examination
Beginning in 2002, Alaska students must pass an examination to graduate from high school. This site examines graduation testing and raises important questions.
Bush Praises Local Districts' Use of TAAS for Promotion
Bush said he appreciates local school districts using the power of local control to address the problem of social promotions. Lubbock Online.
Division of Student Assessment
Texas Education Agency official site. Information on the TAAS and end-of-course examinations.
Lawmaker Wants TAAS Testing to Include Special Ed Students
A Houston legislator has filed a bill that would require all state school districts to include most special education students in the TAAS. Lubbock Online.
No Aggregated Score Left Behind
Discusses the accountability of state examinations and of the No Child Left Behind program. Includes e-mail responses to the page.
What Do Test Scores in Texas Tell Us?
Rand Corporation's study of the Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) test scores in Texas. Includes link to Rand Corp. press release and Rand CEO's statement.