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Corpus Christi AFT gives the gift of reading to students through grant for home libraries

Publish Date: October 11, 2019 1:48 pm

Corpus Christi AFT received a $16,000 grant to assist in building home libraries for students in need at Zavala Elementary in Corpus Christi ISD. The grant is part of continuing...

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Legislative Hotline

Yes, you are responsible for turning over public information on your phone, but there’s no reason to panic

Publish Date: October 11, 2019 1:41 pm

A new law on the books this fall about public records has raised quite a few questions from teachers and other school employees about its impacts. Texas AFT breaks it...

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