Federal funds allocated to states to alleviate poverty could be used for K-12 private school tuition, home schooling, or other educational services under a new executive order.
COVID-wary teachers driven from the job by the virus would be entitled to return to the same pay and benefits under the bill.
STAAR test scores and other academic measurements have not been updated due to COVID-19, but national scores and teacher quality data remain.
Litigation alleging Open Meetings Act violations related to the Cultural Competence Plan in Carroll ISD resulted in temporary prevention of taking further action on the plan.
In contrast to recent openings by the governor, Tarrant County's public health director recommended that school districts return to virtual learning due to increased cases of coronavirus.
Some of the state's largest districts doled out thousands in pay raises as restrictions tightened financial belts around Texas.
Concerns have been raised about text messages sent by school board President Michelle Moore regarding the controversial Cultural Competence Action Plan.
Some teachers at Georgetown high schools foresee damage wreaked by last minute resignations, including hasty hires and enlarged classes.
Harris County's judge issued new county-determined benchmarks for school openings, but other elected officials say Hidalgo is using incorrect metrics to justify restrictions.
Commissioner Morath clarified that school districts will continue to receive funding waivers for as long as eight weeks and that the Texas Education Agency will adjust waivers further if necessary.
Austin ISD will not hold in-person classes for three weeks after the start of the school year, but the YMCA will provide in-person learning at its own facilities and at taxpayer-funded institutions.
In response to local health officials prohibiting most schools from opening, Texas’ attorney general provided guidance, saying that authority rests with school system leaders.
