The job of public education in Texas is maximizing the human potential of 5.5 million children. To succeed, we must first make school safe for students, staff, teachers and families. Second, we must ensure learning happens. This assessment was delivered by Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath during a webinar sponsored by Texas 2036, a … [Read more...]
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath on Public Education with Covid-19
Distance Learning Exposes Gaps in Broadband Service
The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed a serious gap in the availability of cost-effective, reliable broadband service to students faced with distance learning or in-person classes with the potential for contracting Covid-19 and potentially spreading it to family members at home. In metropolitan areas, reliable broadband service is available, … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties
Governor Abbott issued an order today, suspending elective surgeries in Dallas, Bexar, Harris and Travis Counties. Through amendments to the order, the Governor can add or subtract counties from the list as hospital capacity changes.The Governor’s order instructs hospitals to postpone all surgeries and procedures not immediately medically … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Stresses Masks and Distance as Covid-19 Cases Grow
On Monday Governor Greg Abbott once again cautioned Texans that Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing too rapidly. Wearing face masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others have been proven effective against the spread of the disease. While the increases are troubling, the Governor said they are not alarming and no new restrictions … [Read more...]
Largest Audience for State of the County in History
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County Covid-19 dashboard for June 18th and made the point 283 people with Covid-19 are in … [Read more...]
Governor Says Hospital Capacity is More Than Adequate
June 16, 2020 Covid-19 cases are increasing as expected, but the hospital capacity throughout the state is more than adequate to accommodate the increase, Governor Abbott announced at a press conference in Austin today. Governor Abbott made four points. We are going to have to coexist with the virus and that means we have to practice … [Read more...]