The 2025–2026 STAAR 8th Grade Science test will reflect newly adopted TEKS, updated blueprints, and revised reference materials. Students will face changes in formulas provided, question formats, and ...

Eighth grade students’ science test scores have fallen to the level they were in 2009, the first year the national test was given. The latest results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress ...

Vanessa Sparks started her career at Central Elementary in Carter County eight years ago. She’s taught several grade levels ...