Yesterday, May 27th, the Texas Senate passed their version of House Bill 4 (HB 4), known as the Committee Substitute for HB 4. This bill proposes major changes to how public school testing and accountability work in Texas—and it moves Texas one step closer to potentially replacing the STAAR test.
ELA doesn’t have to feel dry or test-heavy — especially during back-to-school time when you’re trying to build buy-in and classroom culture. Students can practice real, grade-level reading and writing skills and have fun doing it. Here are four creative ways to make ELA fun and more engaging while still
If you’re a teacher prepping for back-to-school season, you’re probably thinking about systems that will keep your classroom running smoothly. One of the most powerful, low-effort tools you can have in your routine? A solid warm-up strategy. Psst… You might also know warm-ups by other names:Bell Ringers, Do Now, Quick
If you’ve ever felt like task cards were a thing of the past, I’m here to tell you — ELA Task Cards are far from over. In fact, they might just be the most underrated tool in your teacher toolbox — especially if you’re looking for ways to review key
Simple routines to work test-style practice into your week — without the stress Every year, students face a growing number of assessments — from district-level progress monitoring to major state tests like STAAR, FAST, CAASPP, and more. Each test may look different, but the types of questions students encounter are
If you’re gearing up for STAAR prep and wondering where to focus your energy, I’ve got some exciting insights to share from the STAAR 2024 ELAR Test release test. With STAAR testing becoming more comprehensive, it’s important to stay ahead of the curve. In this blog post, I’m breaking down
As the new school year approaches, we all know the importance of finding innovative ways to keep our students engaged, especially when it comes to ELA test prep. Reading comprehension, revising, and editing can often be challenging for students, but what if we could turn these necessary skills into a
Are you feeling the pressure of preparing your students for the STAAR test? Well, fear not! I’m here to tell you about an incredible resource that will make your life a whole lot easier. Introducing our two-week STAAR Boot Camp calendar! This isn’t just any old calendar – it’s your
Today, I’m excited to share a valuable tool that can take your students’ STAAR ECR (Extended Constructed Response) game to the next level. We all know that acing the STAAR test requires attention to detail, and one of the keys to success is a well-organized, thoughtfully developed response. That’s where
Welcome back to Custom Classroom by Angela, where we’re delving deep into the realm of STAAR ECR (Extended Constructed Response) strategies. While the RACES strategy remains my personal favorite choice, today, we’re going beyond the usual and exploring eight alternative methods to help your students ace those ECR prompts. Teaching
Hi there, I’m Angela! I create STAAR reading and writing resources to help busy Texas teachers confidently guide their students to pass the STAAR test.
