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Half of Texas third graders aren't reading on grade level. TEA Commissioner Morath says schools must act.

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By Claire Partain Verified
| MSN Verified
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath called on the state's school board members to embrace the science of reading and "high-quality instructional materials," including the state's own new curriculum , at an annual education conference in Houston Saturday. Around half of Texas' students are not reading on grade level by third grade - increasing their risk for dropping out in high school and facing career challenges as adults.
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Half of Texas third graders aren't reading on grade level. TEA Commissioner Morath says schools must act.

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By Claire Partain Verified
| Houston Chronicle Verified
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath waves to people during a news conference at Bell Manor Elementary School on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Bedford. Elías Valverde II/The Dallas Morning News Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath called on the state’s school board members to embrace the science of reading and “high-quality instructional materials,” including the state’s own new curriculum, at an annual education conference in Houston Saturday.
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'It's becoming too normal': Hundreds gather to remember Westbury senior LePaul Warren

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By Claire Partain Verified
| Houston Chronicle Verified
Jasmin Prater, center, walks with members of the Westbury High School community as they gather to remember her son, LePaul Warren, a 17-year-old standout athlete who was shot and killed Sept. 25 just outside of the school in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle An image of LePaul Warren is seen at a memorial site for the 17-year-old standout athlete who was shot and killed Sept. 25 just outside of the school in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.
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