ABC13, Houston's most-watched television station, presented a two-part virtual town hall highlighting what you need to know as students head back to class for the fall semester.
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Eyewitness News anchors Gina Gaston and Erik Barajas gathered school superintendents and medical experts to answer your questions about going back to school.
The superintendents on our panel represent some of southeast Texas' largest school districts, where more than half a million students receive their education.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
Anchor Gina Gaston, moderator
Panelists included:
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- Dr. Grenita Lathan, Houston ISD interim superintendent
- Dr. LaTonya Goffney, Aldine ISD superintendent
- Dr. Rodney Watson, Spring ISD superintendent
- Dr. Umair Shah, Harris County Public Health executive director
- Zeph Capo, Texas Federation of Teachers president
WATCH PART ONE OF THE TOWN HALL
COVID-19 & Our Schools
THURSDAY, JULY 30
Anchor Erik Barajas, moderator
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Panelists included:
- Diana Sayavedra, Fort Bend ISD deputy superintendent
- Dr. Greg Smith, Clear Creek ISD superintendent
- HD Chambers, Alief ISD superintendent
- Lisa Descant, Communities in Schools Houston CEO
- Zeph Capo, Texas Federation of Teachers president
WATCH PART TWO OF THE TOWN HALL
ABC13's 'COVID-19 and Our Schools' town hall part 2