86% of Tarrant County parents say their kids get B's or better.
Yet, only half of students are at grade level.
Free Tools and Programs
Here are 3 actions this summer
Access your child's STAAR results
Log into your school district’s parent portal or TexasAssessment.gov to find out if your child finished the school year at or above grade level in their school work.
Protip:
Grades alone don't give you a full picture of your child's progress. The STAAR test is a key measure of student performance and academic readiness. Parents can see exactly how their child answered each question.
Be in the know about your child’s learning
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher About Reading and Math, and how to help at home.
One in five kids in the U.S. has a learning and thinking difference.
Protip:
You don't have to be a math or reading expert to advocate for your child. Help them thrive by knowing what and how they're learning in school.
Connect to summer learning programs in Tarrant County!
Ask if your school offers a summer learning program.
Check out this list of school and community based summer learning programs.
You can also use this Tarrant County search tool to find academic programs and more!
Protip:
Use this letter to introduce your child to summer program leaders so they can be the most helpful.
Check out these stories about the importance of going beyond grades.
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)
Tarrant County Programs and Events
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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