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Teacher Sam Brower leads a class at an alternative learning environment for students who are not taking the state standardized exams this week. Brower said that his lesson tries to teach about discrimination through a Dr. Seuss book.

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Testing Company Has to Pay $20.7 Million in Fines for Problems with STAAR Exams

Laura Isensee

Posted on August 23, 2016 · The fine is a fraction of the total business between Texas and the New Jersey-based testing vendor.

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Texas School Districts Report Widespread Testing Glitches With Online STAAR

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 31, 2016 · State officials announced Wednesday that students won’t be forced to complete the exam if they couldn't finish due to technical problems.

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