Margaret Spellings executive director of Texas 2036 – Photo courtesy of Texas Press Association
By MARGARET SPELLINGS
Texas Press Association
Texas has learned a lot about itself – and its education system – through the coronavirus crisis.
Texas’ schools and universities have proven to be foundational to economic and community life – our society will not feel truly reopened until students return to school.
Fourth, in restarting the education system, Texas must think about how to best use the school calendar and consider adding school days next year to help students make up for lost time and learning.
I encourage Texas officials to build in more school days next year – 180 days probably will not be enough for most students, particularly as experts predict the coronavirus’ return next fall.
When schools finally reopen their doors, I urge Texas officials to administer diagnostic tests to determine learning loss and which students need further instruction and help catching up.
