ABC13's 'COVID-19 and Our Schools' town hall

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
ABC13's 'COVID-19 and Our Schools' town hall
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED: In the video above, ABC13 took YOUR questions to school leaders and health experts on how districts are preparing amid COVID-19, and how they intend to address concerns about student access to the internet, computers and other technology.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- ABC13, Houston's most-watched television station, is presenting a one-hour virtual town hall, highlighting how parents, teachers and school districts are preparing for the fall semester amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

ABC13's Eyewitness News anchor Gina Gaston is seeking answers to your questions on how districts are preparing, and how they intend to address concerns about student access to the internet, computers and other technology.

Panelists for the town hall include:

  • Dr. Grenita Lathan, Houston ISD interim superintendent
  • Dr. Charles Dupre, Fort Bend ISD superintendent
  • Zeph Capo, Houston Federation of Teachers president
  • Lisa Descant, Communities in Schools of Houston CEO
  • Diane Morales, parent and Housman Elementary School PTA president
  • Jennifer Swallen, concerned parent of 2 HISD elementary students
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