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AFT convention highlights union action for safe reopenings. Meanwhile state officials sow confusion on rules for Texas on-site instruction.

Publish Date: July 31, 2020 1:53 pm

The American Federation of Teachers, our national affiliate, wrapped up its virtual convention yesterday after a week of programs and conversations examining the challenges ahead in educating our schoolchildren in...

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July 25: CDC releases White House reopening package; Budget hole signals need for federal funds; Higher Ed news; Charter-school review starts next week

Publish Date: July 25, 2020 1:54 pm

  You can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. As the CDC politicizes school reopenings, local health officials use their authority to delay start...

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