Education
Texas teachers spend more out-of-pocket than any other state
Posted on · Texas teachers are expected to spend almost $300 million on school supplies, more than any other state.
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Texas Teachers’ Health Care Explained: State Program Was Created To Save Districts Money, But A Few Want Out
Posted on · Nearly 90 percent of Texas schools are enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare. Some say the program saves teachers money, though complaints are growing about the state's stagnant per-month contribution.
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Emotionally Drained, Financially Strapped: How Alief ISD Teachers Weathered The School Year After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Homeless for a month and a half after the hurricane, Justin Williams had to put his life back together while teaching Alief ISD sixth graders. Tiffany Robinson pushed students even harder to pass state tests after teachers lost 11 school days to Harvey.
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Texas Teachers’ Pay Is Average, But Their Pensions Are Among The Lowest In The Country
Posted on · Benefits for Texas teachers have been a point of contention between educators and lawmakers for years — and often a hot topic at the Legislature. But where does Texas fall nationally when it comes to teacher pay, health care and retirement benefits?
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With Retired Texas Teachers’ Health Care At Stake, Legislators Clash On Fixes
Posted on · The House and the Senate are figuring out whether they can compromise on exactly how to put $212 million into an underfunded health insurance program for retired teachers. Teachers say they'll take their frustration to the polls.