wants to change how it grades public schools across Texas in its A–F accountability system.Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says there are no coincidences, and she thinks the upcoming special session in October has everything to do with the TEA’s timing.
Elizalde says they are counting votes leading into the special session and despite the threats, she’s optimistic rural Republicans will help hold the line. All of the largest districts in North Texas are now involved, including Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, Denton and Arlington. Morath has said the changes are needed to make sure districts are serving students well and helping them prepare for the next grade.
Elizalde says DISD is currently a B as a district, but under the new formula, that grade would drop to a C.