Texas Senate committee revamps school funding bill to revive voucher-like programThe Senate education committee has drastically changed House Bill 100 after Gov. Greg Abbott signaled he would call a special session if a voucher-like program didnโt pass.
Itโs not just COVID-19: Why Texas faces a teacher shortageTexas schools have long had too few teachers. The pandemic made the situation worse โ but issues like low pay, poor benefits and polarizing statewide politics all have an impact, too.
Facing a teacher shortage, Texas considers a more rigorous teacher certification examTwo states have dropped the Educative Teacher Performance Assessment, and three others passed on it or want it gone.