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State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policies
Read full article: State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policiesThis comes two days after Gov. Greg Abbott voiced his most explicit support yet of a new school choice policy at a Parent Empowerment Night event in Corpus Christi.
Texas rejects more rigorous teacher certification exam
Read full article: Texas rejects more rigorous teacher certification examThe Educative Teacher Performance Assessment was designed to better prepare new teachers, but faced pushback from people who thought it would create barriers for people of color to enter the profession.
At least three Texas Board of Education members test positive for the coronavirus after in-person meeting
Read full article: At least three Texas Board of Education members test positive for the coronavirus after in-person meetingAt least three members of the State Board of Education tested positive for COVID-19 after meeting in person for four days in November, according to multiple board members. Two other board members also tested positive, board chair Keven Ellis told The Texas Tribune. Support staff for the board sent emails to members last Monday and Tuesday telling them the two members had tested positive. Three board members confirmed the contents of the emails to the Tribune. Maynard said his wife, a real estate appraiser, tested positive Monday, and that he has not had symptoms.