Teachers union: It’s appalling that Texas leaders are ignoring health guidance to open schools
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July 31: #ReopeningSafely highlighted at AFT Convention while Texas officials sow confusion
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AFT convention highlights union action for safe reopenings. Meanwhile state officials sow confusion on rules for Texas on-site instruction.
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HEROES ACT: Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have failed to step up for Texas educators
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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
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Schedule for TEA charter-school applicant interviews: July 27 – 29, 2020
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State budget hole from pandemic signals the need for federal investment in our schools
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Beware of the TEA’s extended transition period: Wrinkle surfaces on remote-only instruction
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Thank you to our public education champions for stepping up when we need you most
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New TEA guidance allows for extending remote-only instruction up to eight weeks in total
Remote-only instruction for up to eight weeks total is a option for districts. Note, this page is archived for information on past news items. Please refer to our COVID-19 Resource Page for updated information. While we have a long way to go, the Texas Education Agency is finally beginning to listen to teachers. Probably the most significant provision of today’s...
Read MoreTRS Board hears on status of pension fund amid pandemic, but details on retiree health plans still unknown
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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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