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July 31: #ReopeningSafely highlighted at AFT Convention while Texas officials sow confusion
You can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. AFT convention highlights union action for safe reopenings. Meanwhile, state officials sow confusion on rules for Texas on-site instruction. AFT President Randi Weingarten The American Federation of Teachers, our national affiliate, wrapped up its virtual convention yesterday after a week of programs and conversations examining...
Read MoreJuly 25: CDC releases White House reopening package; Budget hole signals need for federal funds; Higher Ed news; Charter-school review starts next week
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July 17: Districts can opt for up to 8 weeks in remote-only instruction; TRS hears on pension fund health; Election wrap-up
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July 10: Webinar recording links; Last chance to vote early; Our take on TEA being ‘reckless’
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July 2: SBOE and TEA Provide More 20-21 Info; Lawmakers Push for CARES Act Money to Go to Schools; Supreme Court Recap
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June 26: TEA Leaves Teachers Wondering; Texas AFT Pushes for More Time for Teachers; Retiree Plus Summit Recap
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June 19: ‘Hell No’ to State Comments on Reopening; DACA Victory for Educators; New Wellness Wednesday Classes
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June 12: Texas AFT wins lawsuit on in-district charter rules; Districts not receiving fed funds as anticipated; TEA to provide PPE, reopening guidance
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June 5, 2020: Leaders join in mourning George Floyd, call for action; Farewell to union legend in San Antonio; Money grab by Betsy DeVos for private schools
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May 22: : On-site Summer School?; Dire budget outlook signals need to protect funding; Socorro AFT wins salary increase; New student loan benefit
You can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. Summer school guidelines likely a means for districts to test the waters for opening campuses, but students can’t be forced to attend in person The governor...
Read MoreMay 15, 2020: TEA gives school calendar options, offers optional testing; Lt. Gov. focuses on virtual expansion for reopening
You can find all news, updates and resources addressing COVID-19 here on our website. TEA stresses for districts to look at calendar options to address possible disruption from pandemic next school year A TEA slide outlines some benefits of an...
Read MoreMay 2, 2020: DeVos and IDEA charters in hot water over grants; Pandemic and unemployment news; AND a host of new AFT benefits!
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April 24, 2020: The Hotline: Big news on TRS health insurance; IDEA founder resigns; Our endorsement for U.S. Senate
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