Texas 2036

06/19/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston with the news that slavery had been abolished in Texas, effectively ending slavery in the United States.

This day came to be known as Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

How are Texas eighth graders doing in social studies?

According to the latest STAAR results, 32% met grade-level expectations.

That's up from 30% in 2025 but below the 35% recorded in 2019.

Learn more at the link in our comments. 👇

06/18/2026

How are Texas students doing in math?

According to the latest STAAR results, 43% of students across grades 3-8 met grade-level expectations, up 1 percentage point from 2025.

Despite year-over-year improvements among fourth, fifth, sixth and eighth graders, student performance largely remains below pre-pandemic levels.

Learn more at the link in our comments. 💬

06/18/2026

How are Texas students doing in reading language arts?

According to the latest STAAR results, more than half of students across grades 3-8 (54%) met grade-level expectations, unchanged from 2025.

The share of students reading on grade level continues to surpass pre-pandemic levels.

Learn more at our link in comments. 👇

06/18/2026

With 2026 STAAR results fresh on everyone's minds — did you know Texas is preparing to replace the exam entirely?

Under a new assessment system set to roll out in 2027-28, students will take three shorter assessments throughout the school year designed to provide faster feedback and a more complete picture of student learning.

Link in our comments to learn more about what's changing. 💬

06/17/2026

In Dallas ISD, STAAR math scores either held steady or improved across grades 3-8.

But fewer than half of third graders are reading on grade level, and education experts say that gap has consequences.

Silas Allen has the full story for The Dallas Morning News, featuring Texas 2036's Mary Lynn Pruneda. Link in comments. 👇

06/17/2026

🔔 Tomorrow! Join Texas 2036 and States for the Future for a webinar at 1:00 PM to explore how other states are preparing for the rise of data centers.

RSVP at the link in our comments.

How are state policy leaders preparing for the rise of data centers?

Texas 2036 is partnering with States for the Future for a multi-state policy discussion on how data centers are shaping energy, water, land use, economic development, and more.

Join us on Thursday, June 18 at 1:00 PM CT for a conversation with:

🔹 Senator Thomas Pressly, Louisiana State Senate
🔹 Kathryn Kline Tyndall, MPP, Bipartisan Policy Center
🔹 Lesley Jantarasami, Smart Electric Power Alliance
🔹 Jeremy B. Mazur, Texas 2036

RSVP at the link in our comments!

06/17/2026

Three years after the state intervention in Houston ISD, 58% of Wheatley High School students met grade-level expectations in Algebra I, above the statewide average and higher than several well-known Texas high schools.

The results offer a promising example of academic progress at one of the state’s most closely watched campuses.

Texas 2036's John Hryhorchuk dives into the data at the link in our comments. 👇

06/16/2026

STAAR results for grades 3-8 are available to Texas families today. 👀

Not sure how to read your child's scores? Texas 2036's Dr. Tracy Ayrhart has you covered.

Link in comments for your step-by-step guide. 👇

06/16/2026

What do your child's STAAR results actually mean, and what should you do with them?

Dr. Tracy Ayrhart, our VP of Data and Research whose own kids took the STAAR exam this year, wrote the parent's guide she wishes every family had.

Whether your child's results are a quick glance or a deeper tool for learning, Dr. Ayrhart breaks down exactly what the numbers can (and can't!) tell you.

Check out the full guide before logging into your Family Portal. Link in comments. 👀💬