The Texas High Performance Schools Consortium has once again submitted a list of recommendations to state lawmakers to improve college and career readiness within public schools. Formed in 2011, the group consists of 22 school districts, all hand selected as part of an application process. Member districts study and develop suggestions for learning standards and accountability systems the state can eventually employ. The consortium advises the governor, legislature, State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education on these topics. Member districts include Klein ISD, Eanes ISD, Lake Travis ISD, McKinney ISD and Round Rock ISD. The consortium released its recommendations today to the legislature. The full report can be viewed here. Here are their suggestions: 1. Work to provide equal access to technology across the state so children can learn professional development in digital age. 2. Lend support to the SBOE as it streamlines Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills assessments. The legislature can do so by placing experts on committees who can implement high-priority learning standards. 3. Limit the state's reliance on high-stakes standardized tests. Move towards integrated assessments that help students develop throughout the year. 4. Repeal A-F evaluation system for districts and campuses. Replace it with a system that doesn't rely too much on high-stakes testing.