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Fort Worth Weekly Slowing the Covid Slide Local students are falling behind due to COVID-19, so what do school leaders plan to do about it? By Edward Brown Photo courtesy of iStock. As news of the COVID-19 pandemic spread, many Fort Worth public school teachers began their 2020 Spring Break unsure about how the school district would handle the remainder of spring classes. When teachers did return to their respective classrooms, it was to grab their school supplies for an indefinite period of virtual learning. School district leaders urgently distributed tablets, laptops, and hotspots to children in underserved communities. After a few weeks, more than 82,000 students were equipped to finish the spring semester online. ....
Fort Worth Weekly It’s politics as usual as the 2021 Texas Legislative Session pits conservative priorities against progressive reforms. By Edward Brown Greg Abbott: “We are also closing the digital divide for Texas students.” Photo courtesy Gov. Greg Abbott Texas.gov “Texans, as we gather tonight, I can tell you the state of our state is brimming with promise,” said an upbeat Gov. Greg Abbott during the annual State of the State address recently. Amid a largely uncontrolled pandemic that has caused the deaths of nearly 40,000 Texans and continues to batter the local economies for travel, hospitality, and service, Abbott unveiled five emergency items for the 2021 Texas Legislative Session that began Jan. 12 and ends May 31. Every two years, state representatives, senators, and other state officials convene to draft, revise, and ultimately pass legislation that governs life for Texans. ....