Hi, Falcon Community! Christi here, with RISD Communications. I know that the last month has been filled with uncertainty as we chart a new path together for our students. Over the past month, I've seen the RISD community come together for the benefit of our Falcon students! I'm so very proud of our administrators, teachers, staff, and students. Over the past months, I've shared pictures and news about the many wonderful things our community is doing for our students.
I wanted to share an excerpt from the monthly Friends of Texas Schools newsletter that highlights the wonderful things public schools across the state of Texas are doing:
Dear Friends,
During this very unusual and uncertain time, let’s take a moment to celebrate something most of us have taken for granted our entire lives... our public schools and professional educators! They have always been there for us with their doors and arms wide open, and even amidst this great challenge we are all facing they find a way to continue serving their communities. Following are just a few highlights among their innumerable academic achievements this school year.
Recent Texas Public Schools Achievements
- Texas Students Achieve Strong Gains in All Subjects On 2019 STAAR End-Of-Course Exams! (source)
- Texas Ranks Among the Top 5 States in High School Graduation Rates! (source)
- Texas 8th Graders Consistently Beat National Average on NAEP Math & Science Assessments! (source)
- Texas Public Schools Continue to Be Good Stewards Of Taxpayer Funds! (source)
- Texas 4th Graders Scored In The Top 25% In Math According To NAEP Results Nationwide!(source)
- Over 99% of Texas public school districts pass Financial Integrity Ratings! (source