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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jessica Priest, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from Houston Public Media, including comments from the agency chief and more information on the potential expansion of the Classical Learning Test's use in Texas.
In Texas, the use of a certain entrance exam may be expanded. The Classical Learning Test is the exam in question, favored by conservatives. A new report has found that scores from this test are not as strong of an indicator of college success as those from the SAT or ACT.
Further details on this development are available from Houston Public Media, including comments from the agency chief and more information on the potential expansion of the Classical Learning Test's use in Texas.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas, the use of a certain entrance exam may be expanded. The Classical Learning Test is the exam in question, favored by conservatives. A new report has found that scores from this test are not…
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