Senior Ava Clark stands there for a moment, staring at her mirrored reflection looking back at her. There’s a crackle as a voice echoes in the padded room, telling her to begin. She inhales and steadies...

On September 3, 2025, a bill was passed by the Texas legislature, ushering in a new era of STAAR tests. House Bill 8 requires students to take three different tests throughout the year, rather than just...