Texas has been tweaking and twisting its standardized testing system since it was first introduced in 1979, continuously looking for the best way to judge students’ capacity to learn, teachers’ ...

As lawmakers debate whether to overhaul the state's standardized testing system, the most recent results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness exams show reading scores approaching ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--STAAR Surgical Company (NASDAQ: STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer ® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, ...

In this guide, reviewers break down the most reliable, accurate, and student-friendly resources available today. Whether you’re looking for free online practice, full-length STAAR-aligned exams, or ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the spring STAAR testing scores for third through eighth grade students on Tuesday, showing reading and language arts scores improved across ...

Dec 9 (Reuters) - Swiss eyecare giant Alcon (ALCC.S), opens new tab has made a new offer for Staar Surgical (STAA.O), opens new tab worth $1.6 billion, it said on Tuesday, as it seeks to clinch a deal ...

A STAAR test booklet for seventh-grade math. State lawmakers are expected to consider a replacement for the test during this special session. / Texas Education Agency We have heard plenty of criticism ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today commented on the investor presentation issued by Alcon Inc. (“Alcon”) (NYSE: ALC) regarding its ...

Update 2:30pm: Adds STAAR Surgical comment. STAAR Surgical (STAA) dropped 5% after proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended holders reject the revised $30.75 a share offer from Alcon (ALC). “We do not ...

Activist Investors Have Twisted Facts Regarding STAAR’s Engagement with a Potentially Interested Party During Go-Shop Process The Potentially Interested Party Reached Out on Day 21 of 30-Day Go-Shop ...

STAAR Surgical’s largest shareholder has said it plans to vote against Alcon’s proposed $1.5bn takeover of the ailing eye specialist. Broadwood Partners, which owns 27.3% of STAAR’s common shares, ...

LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- STAAR Surgical Company (STAA), the global leader in phakic IOLs with the EVO family of Implantable Collamer ® Lenses (EVO ICL™) for vision correction, today ...