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Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans

By Jaden Edison The Texas Tribune,

2024-07-26

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4dsjnc_0ueOYztc00 — Vice President Kamala Harris gave the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston on Thursday. Danielle Villasana for The Texas Tribune

HOUSTON — Gena Coston summed up the experience of being a teacher over the last four years with two words: very stressful.

Texas teachers have reported feeling burned out, underresourced and underappreciated in the last few years as they’ve dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic, classroom changes spearheaded by Republican officials and unsuccessful calls for more state funding toward raises.

https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2Hutob_0ueOYztc00 — Left: Convention attendees hug during Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III's speech. Right: Vice President Kamala Harris arrives on stage to deliver the keynote speech at the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention. Danielle Villasana for The Texas Tribune

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