Regarding the “TAKS Promotion Rates” article in the Richardson Morning News, why are RISD’s percentages so high compared to others in the state?
RISD policy and state law provides for a grade placement committee to determine if it is in the best interest of a child to promote them after three failed attempts to pass a required TAKS examination. There has been substantial research data that indicates in many cases, promotion in such situations academically serves the child best in the long term. Grade placement committees were taking this research into account when determining final decisions. Last year was the first year such scenarios were considered, and after reviewing the data and subsequent academic performance of students that were promoted, RISD is re-evaluating the effectiveness of placing strong emphasis on such research.
