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Association of Texas Professional Educators observes National Mentoring Month
The Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPA) reported that January is National Mentoring Month.
Abbott declares January School Board Recognition Month
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) announced that January has been declared by Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to be School Board Recognition Month.
Travis Institute of Educational Policy COVID-19 survey results: 'We believe that districts and the state need to do better for the students and teachers'
The Travis Institute of Educational Policy reported survey results regarding the role of COVID-19 in the current education environment.
Texas school administrator explains the importance of nurturing the whole child
The Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TESPA) reported that schools are the frontlines when it comes to protecting students hygienically and on a mental health level.
Texas tackles issue of how to bus students to school
The Texas transportation directors are generating a plan for safe busing of students when in-person classes resume, according to Social Transportation News.
Texas to offer food assistance to at-risk students
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is allowing Texas to offer students suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic $285 in credit for food purchases, the Community Impact Newspaper reported.
COVID-19 results in education challenges for parents
The outbreak of COVID-19 resulted in many deficiencies, among which academic shortcomings are a top concern.
Schools plan for the fall, how to hold classes
Schools throughout the state of Texas are considering their options as they work to return to school in the fall.
Many teachers paying their own internet bills despite challenging economy
With teachers educating their students from home and school closures likely to continue for most of the year, questions are arising over who should be paying for teachers' internet access.
Texas schools discuss what to do about coming school year
While it's decided that schools will remain closed through the end of the spring semester, it's still uncertain whether they will be back in session for the 2020-21 school year.