Corrected: This story originally gave an incorrect first name for the spokeswoman for the Pennsylvania Department of Education. She is Beth Gaydos. Could a computer really be a good judge of student ...

The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR , are a series of state-mandated standardized tests used in Texas schools to assess a student’s achievements and knowledge. Diane ...

Texas students' written responses on the STAAR test will most likely be scored by a computer, rather than a person. Some education leaders are confused by the change and question how using this ...

Essays have long been an essential part of the education system. They give students priceless opportunities to improve their learning experiences, communication abilities, and critical thinking skills ...