By Charlotte Aguilar Houston ISD reports that all 280 of its campuses are open for in-person classes today and that it is changing its controversial procedure to close schools when the COVID-19 virus is detected. On Tuesday, the second day of the return to campus learning, the district was forced to close anywhere from 15 to 19 schools — uncertain because of an uneven … [Read more...] about HISD reopens all schools, changes COVID closing criteria
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Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8
Backed by county and city of Houston government and health officials and data that shows an alarming rate of COVID-19 cases and deaths, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Friday (July 24) ordered the closing of public and non-religious private schools for in-person instruction “until at least Sept. 8.” “Let me be clear…that might be too soon,” she said. “The last thing we want … [Read more...] about Returning ‘not safe now,’ so Harris County, Houston order schools closed until ‘at least’ Sept. 8