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Texas Education Agency says school boards can determine their own mask policies
Read full article: Texas Education Agency says school boards can determine their own mask policiesHOUSTON – When it comes to masks and children in school, the Texas Education Agency said the mask policy will be left up to each district’s school board. We ask that other school districts do the same. “It isn’t what we wanted (for) the Texas Education Agency to come out with. Molina is the president of the Texas State Teachers Association. After a year of online learning, the state has ordered all vaccine providers to immediately include teachers and school employees.
Galveston ISD to offer free rapid COVID-19 test for symptomatic students, staff
Read full article: Galveston ISD to offer free rapid COVID-19 test for symptomatic students, staffHOUSTON – Galveston Independent School District will offer access to rapid COVID-19 tests to symptomatic students and staff. The tests will allow them to test students and staff members at schools with Teen Health Center facilities. There are five Teen Health Center Facilities within Galveston ISD. Brown said the rapid COVID-19 tests are 98% accurate and are available within 15 minutes of taking the test. Rudolph said about 20 rapid COVID-19 tests were performed Thursday.