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Teachers may not always be protected by the First Amendment
With tension at an all-time high in the education society, teachers may feel empowered now more than ever to share their opinions on current events.
Texas teacher union dues often support political agendas, but now there's an alternative
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers a non-political union option for Texas teachers
Teachers in El Paso need to feel safe before returning to schools
El Paso teachers are voicing their concerns about returning to classrooms this fall amid COVID-19.”People are scared; they don't know what to expect,” Ysleta Teachers Association President Arlinda Valencia told El Paso Times.
Education policy group urges Texas teachers to be vigilant with contract renewals
As a precaution during uncertain times, Texas teachers are being reminded that under state law, school boards must notify them about contract renewals at least 10 days before the last instruction day of the school year.
Texas education rules limit teachers' paperwork responsibilities during COVID-19 crisis
Many professions have seen increased workloads due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and teachers are no exception. School districts around the nation have increased the amount of documentation that educators are required to fill out.
Dallas teachers may not be willing to return to schools
The Dallas Independent School District (USD) may see many teachers decide to retire early or leave the profession as schools prepare to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Teachers request virtual classroom training in COVID-19 era
Teachers are expressing more interest in learning how to instruct students virtually in the event COVID-19 persists, according to an education advocacy organization.
East Texas teachers, students adapting to online learning
A Laneville teacher and her students are finding ups and downs to adapting to an online school year because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an East Texas news station reported earlier this week.
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers alternative policy voice for educators
Founders say they want to support individual teachers, not follow national agenda
Innovative Teachers of Texas offers insurance options and community support for professional educators
Innovative Teachers of Texas, an organization of professional educators, is based on traditional, conservative classroom principles, and offers teachers insurance options and community support.