86% of Tarrant County parents say their kids get B's or better.
Yet, only half of students are at grade level.
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Here are 3 ways to support your child’s success this school year.
Ask if your child is on grade level and make a plan to support them.
Use this 3-step planning tool to find out where your child needs support and how you can help at home.
Log into your school district’s parent portal or TexasAssesement.gov to find out if your child finished the school year at or above grade level in their school work.
Protip:
Grades are only one part of the story. Ask teachers about the different ways to know how your child is progressing such as beginning of year ‘benchmark’ tests.
Find out what your child is expected to learn this year.
Have your child take this short Readiness Check to see how they are doing with grade-level math and reading skills.
Get Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Math and Reading and how to help at home.
Protip:
You don’t have to be a math or reading expert to advocate for your child. Ask the teacher what “grade level” looks like and how you can help at home.
Don’t let them miss out on learning, life skills, and laughter!
Build the habit of good attendance from the early grades through high school.
Get the latest health guidance for going to school.
Protip:
Regularly attending school increases reading and math skills, and supports positive relationships and mental health.
Do you have questions about how to partner with teachers to support your child’s learning and well-being?
Ask the new Learning Heroes Assistant, an AI-powered chatbot that gives you answers based on expert-vetted resources.
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See how your school performed on the 2023 STAAR test
Did you Know?
96% of Tarrant County parents think their kids read at grade level*. 52% of kids actually do**.
*Learning Heroes Tarrant County, TX Parent Research 2024
**STAAR Test Results (2023)
92% of Tarrant County parents think their kids do math at grade level*.
43% of kids actually do.
8 in 10 Tarrant County parents believe it’s important for kids to get a college degree.
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