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Texas Sues 6 School Districts That Issued Mask Mandates In Defiance Of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Order

Posted on September 13, 2021 · Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have long threatened to sue school districts that defy Abbott’s ban on local mask mandates. On Friday, Paxton made good on that threat.

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The Pandemic’s Toll On Educators Has Made Texas’ Teacher Shortage Worse

Posted on September 9, 2021 · Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.

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Texas Lawmakers Send Gov. Greg Abbott A Bill That Funds Virtual Learning, But Could Leave Out Many Students Of Color

Posted on September 1, 2021 · The bill would pay for virtual learning until September 2023, but won't fund it for students who have failed their STAAR exams.

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Texas Won’t Require Schools To Notify Parents Of COVID-19 Cases

Posted on August 6, 2021 · The new guidance will allow for remote learning for up to 20 days for students that are sick with COVID-19 or have been exposed to it.