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David DeMatthews

Austin
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Former public school teacher and district/campus administrator. Professor. Advocate for public schools, principals, teachers, students, and families.
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Texas' A-F school ratings measure too little of what matters most

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By David DeMatthews
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Talia Martinez reads a book in March at the Oak Springs Elementary School library. The most important questions about a school often aren't answered by standardized test results, David DeMatthews writes. Sara Diggins/Austin American-Statesman In mid-August, Texas will once again assign A-F grades to its public schools. Before treating those grades as a final verdict on district or school quality, Texans should ask a simple question: What exactly are they measuring?
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Beyond Compliance: A Comprehensive Monitoring Framework for Improving Special Education in School Districts

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By David DeMatthews
| Taylor & Francis Online
Advanced search Leadership and Policy in Schools Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/15700763.2026.2714442?needAccess=true ABSTRACT This article presents an evidence-informed framework for monitoring the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) within school districts.
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What good is Texas accountability if Austin schools kept struggling?

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By David DeMatthews
| Austin American-Statesman Verified
Dobie Middle School students look for their schedules on the first day of classes last year. With Dobie, Burnet and Webb middle schools on the brink of a fifth consecutive failing rating, why hasn't the state accountability system produced meaningful change? Jay Janner/Austin American-Statesman For more than 25 years, Texas leaders have built one of the nation’s most aggressive school accountability systems, relying on tests, A-F ratings and state interventions to drive improvement.
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