At least 45 districts shut down in-person classes due to COVID-19 cases, affecting more than 40,000 students
Caseloads have left districts scrambling when many have said they have fewer tools at their disposal to combat the spread of the virus. Full Story
![An empty classroom at Chapa Middle School in Kyle on Aug. 24, 2021.](https://thumbnails.texastribune.org/CFYRolHCd1XcY9FJy_1HZXI8M_I=/850x570/smart/filters:quality(75)/https://static.texastribune.org/media/files/9ab2f461a5a521b8c264cb1700a10f2f/Chapa%20Middle%20School%20JV%20TT%2012.jpg)