Commentary: Critical time to support public school teachers

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The challenges public schools are facing are nothing new, but they have been exacerbated since COVID hit in the spring of 2020.

Teachers have become part of the political divisiveness that spiraled as a result of COVID-19. It's time to support and advocate for public school teachers.The challenges public schools are facing are nothing new, but they have been exacerbated since COVID-19 hit in the spring of 2020.

Unfortunately, their heroism was short-lived and overshadowed by political influences reflected in our nation’s current state. Fast forward to today, teachers have become part of the political divisiveness that spiraled as a result of COVID-19 mitigation measures.

Decisions continue to be made that impact overall morale. TEA is looking at changing how College Career & Military Readiness, known as CCMR, is measured. For example, a school will have to make a 47 percent improvement over last year to maintain an A. Therefore, schools could be penalized for making progress. This decision has further implications for overall morale in the profession. The changes and new requirements are placing additional demands on teachers who were already overwhelmed.

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