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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk By Jessica Priest The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this development are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which reported on the commissioner's statement and the independent review of the Classic Learning Test.
Texas' higher education commissioner has indicated that the state may broaden the use of a particular entrance exam in public university admissions. The Classic Learning Test is the exam in question, which has been favored by conservatives. An independent review of the exam's effectiveness has been conducted, and the results show limited evidence that scores on this test are linked to college performance.
Further details on this development are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which reported on the commissioner's statement and the independent review of the Classic Learning Test.
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Category: government Published: July 27, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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