Pay for some Texas teachers will top $100,000 in bid to aid poorer schools devastated by COVID-19
A new incentive program will increase pay for teachers facing some of the greatest challenges in helping students catch up from the pandemic. It relies on more than standardized test scores to measure performance. Adriana Abundis, a dual-language master mathematics teacher, speaks with students at Lanier High School in San Antonio. Abundis is a 2021 finalist for Texas Teacher of the Year. (Source: San Antonio Independent School District) By Bekah McNeel | May 17, 2021 at 7:54 AM CDT - Updated May 17 at 8:26 AM
AUSTIN, Texas (The Texas Tribune) - In a move to create educational equity, Texas is set to offer some of its best teachers more than $100,000 annually, rewarding them for work in the state’s poorest schools where COVID-19 has devastated communities, resulting in months, if not years, of learning loss.
Texas teachers to be paid $100k at some schools impacted by pandemic
A new incentive program will increase pay for teachers facing some of the greatest challenges in helping students catch up from the pandemic.
Credit: San Antonio Independent School District Author: The Texas Tribune Updated: 2:54 PM CDT May 17, 2021
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In a move to create educational equity, Texas is set to offer some of its best teachers more than $100,000 annually, rewarding them for work in the state’s poorest schools where COVID-19 has devastated communities, resulting in months, if not years, of learning loss.
“We need our best teachers to be able to do this work,” said Mohammed Choudhury, associate superintendent of strategy, talent and innovation for the San Antonio Independent School District. “We need them to extend their work and their leadership beyond their classroom to not only be able to move beyond COVID-19, but to build back better.”
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ACE teacher in SAISD goes above and beyond, makes deliveries of children’s schoolwork to parents during pandemic
Iris Perez is an ACE teacher at Wilson Elementary in SAISD
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ACE teacher in SAISD goes above and beyond, makes deliveries of children’s schoolwork to parents during pandemic
SAN ANTONIO – The COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenge for many families, organizations and jobs. Luckily, like many professions, our teachers have stepped up and helped out.
We are highlighting some of the special teachers in our area who have gone above and beyond.
Iris Perez teaches special needs children at Wilson Elementary in the San Antonio Independent School District.