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On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Michael Williams announced that the STAAR 3-8 math results will not be included in state accountability statistics for 2015. The Commissioner said he decided that more time is needed for students to adjust to the newly adopted math standards that were implemented during the 2014-2015 school year. Additionally, TEA has announced that while all students will still be required to take the STAAR math exam during the week of April 20, students in grades 5 and 8 will not be required to pass the STAAR math test in order to move on…

Elizabeth Offutt is a stay-at-home mom who volunteers weekly at William Lipscomb Elementary, where her son attends fourth grade. Offutt helps with room parent responsibilities, picture day, and, essentially, whatever else the school needs her to do. Offutt said she was taught to give back to the community and wants to be productive and charitable while helping kids in her community. 

CBS DFW did a great report on the impressive turnaround happening at Dunbar Learning Center, which is an Imagine 2020 school. Click here to view the report. Photo courtesy CBS DFW

As part of National Volunteer Month, we are recognizing those who do great work in helping out at different schools within the district. Here is a letter Gloria Gallegos, a senior at Hillcrest High School, wrote to volunteer parents.