As more students return to classrooms, school districts need teachers to show up as well. But many are reluctant, arguing that not enough is being done to keep faculty and students safe.
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Texas teachers, parents, school administrators and public health officials have sought clarity on how the state will reopen K-12 schools safely as coronavirus infections and deaths rise throughout the state. Educators and families are rethinking their back-to-school plans after weeks of confusion and conflicting statements. For the latest news on this topic, sign up for our weekly education newsletter and follow education reporter Aliyya Swaby on Twitter.
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Wi-Fi buses were a quick solution for student internet access, but as schools reopen they need their buses back
As more students return to school in person, some school districts are having to trim back programs that deployed buses as hot spots in neighborhoods for students with little or no internet access.
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With Texas schools struggling to find lost students, state offers temporary financial reprieve
The state parcels out school funding based on attendance, but many districts have seen sharp declines this fall. Local school officials are worried that they’ll run out of money to pay for staff, facilities and other fixed expenses.
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Texas updates coronavirus case totals in schools, but the data remains limited and murky
The state’s second attempt at reporting known COVID-19 cases among students and staff doesn’t get much closer to helping the public understand how or whether infections are spreading in Texas public schools.
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Texas Department of State Health Services withdraws data on school infections, citing “issues”
Data released this week showing reported coronavirus infection breakdowns by school district has been withdrawn by state health officials after “issues” were discovered.
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State releases numbers showing low Texas public school infection rates, but the data is limited
The state’s first effort to publicly report coronavirus data from schools shows low statewide infection rates. Breakdowns by school districts should be reported next week.
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Faceless avatars and microphone malfunctions: A Houston teacher wonders if his students are learning
Spend a day with Westfield High School teacher Cris Hernandez, and you’ll see the frustrations and uncertainties of virtual teaching. More than four weeks into the school year, he still can’t tell if he’s connecting with his students.
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Texas schools seeing steep declines in number of students getting free meals
Many families with students learning at home can’t access the free breakfasts and lunches they depended on when their children were attending school in person.
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With colorful masks and many new rules, Mrs. Hogan’s “honeybees” arrive for kindergarten
In-person classes resumed at Highland Village Elementary School on Tuesday. The youngest students wore masks printed with pepperoni pizza and Polly Pocket, adjusting to new safety protocols.
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Many Texas students will return to classrooms Tuesday. Little will be normal.
As students across Texas return to schools for in-person classes, there will be masks, distancing and lunches eaten at desks. Many students will remain at home, joining in on laptops and phones.