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TEA coronavirus guidelines for remote instruction paper packet delivery and return

Publish Date: March 23, 2020 4:22 pm

While digital communication for school work is the preferred method for remote instruction, in some instances delivering paper packets and arranging for their return may be the only option. Texas...

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March 27, 2020: Hero pay for classified employees: Wrap of resources on coronavirus; news on national stimulus bills

Publish Date: March 27, 2020 4:24 pm

You can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. Education Austin President Ken Zarifis worked with Austin ISD to secure time-and-a-half pay for classified workers...

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Members of the Houston Educational Support Personnel, an affiliate of Texas AFT, are celebrating a hard-won victory against privatization in how their school district's food service program is managed.

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