Texas Education Agency last week released a list of comprehensive guidelines for opening public schools for fall semester classes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most of the TEA guidance deals with protecting the health of students and staff as schools open, such as virtual and in-person attendance, social distancing and sanitation.
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By Joe Reavis • [email protected]
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