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Texas rep. files bill to raise minimum teacher pay to $70,000 a year The bill was filed by Rep. James Talarico, a Round Rock native and former public school teacher.

TEA says mask requirement stays in place for Texas schools, but a district's board can vote to remove the requirement Many districts are awaiting guidance from the Texas Education Agency, which supplied districts with health and safety protocols to return to classroom learning.

House Democrats call for Texas to fully fund schools, cancel in-person STAAR test The Texas Education Agency has ruled that students must take the annual assessment in person this school year.

Educator pleads to let go of 'catching up' at school in viral post Educator pleads to let go of 'catching up' at school in viral post.

82 Texas House members ask TEA to give school districts financial flexibility through end of school year Texas Rep. Steve Allison wrote a letter to the TEA asking to 'continue the Hold Harmless Guarantee' for the rest of the 2020-21 school year.

Metro Health warns against in-person learning in San Antonio as COVID-19 cases continue to rise With local COVID-19 cases soaring, San Antonio Metro Health officials on Tuesday issued a new directive recommending parents and schools against in-person instruction. During Tuesday's city...

New Trump administration guidance that teachers can be sent into classrooms after being exposed to COVID-19 and without a quarantine period is dangerous to students, educators and their families. The Texas State Teachers Association demands that Gov. Abbott reject these guidelines for classifying teachers as “critical infrastructure workers” in Texas.
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Metro Health issues new guidance on in-person teaching, says Bexar County is not ready for it just yet The amended directive also says local districts should post COVID-19 case information on their websites.

Top state officials clarify Texas Education Agency orders for school reopenings In an attempt to set the record straight, top Texas officials released a statement Friday about who can ultimately decide when and how public schools should reopen in the fall.

San Antonio School Districts Weigh Legal Action Over State’s Latest Reopening Rules Bexar County school superintendents are considering legal action against state guidance on school funding and reopening schools.