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TexasTowelie

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Fri Oct 2, 2020, 05:37 AM Oct 2020

850 Austin district teachers pledge not to return to school buildings on Monday

About 850 Austin district teachers have pledged not to return to their campuses Monday when school buildings reopen for learning.

Concerned about the threat of the coronavirus to both their students and themselves, the educators said they remain committed to teaching their students, but will do so only in a virtual setting.

Of the 925 teachers who requested medical waivers and accommodations to work remotely, 66% had been approved so far, one was denied and the rest are still pending or have been marked inactive, according to district information released Thursday. In total, 44% of the 1,485 staff members have received accommodations, according to district information released earlier this week.

In total, 44% of the 1,485 staff members have received accommodations, according to information provided earlier this week.

Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/20201001/850-austin-district-teachers-pledge-not-to-return-to-school-buildings-on-monday

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850 Austin district teachers pledge not to return to school buildings on Monday (Original Post) TexasTowelie Oct 2020 OP
I smell a school opening fiasco brewing. Teachers, staff and kids are not the sacrificial ... marble falls Oct 2020 #1

marble falls

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1. I smell a school opening fiasco brewing. Teachers, staff and kids are not the sacrificial ...
Fri Oct 2, 2020, 10:01 AM
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lambs Governor Abbott gets to put on his Trump altar.

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