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Texas Bans H-1B Teachers Amid Staff Crisis | Odessa News
Texas Governor Abbott just banned schools from hiring teachers on H-1B visas, claiming they’re undercutting American workers with lower pay. But with a teacher shortage hitting critical levels—especially in bilingual and special education—this move could hurt students and worsen the crisis. The governor himself admitted the problem last year and formed a task force that recommended fixes like better pay and conditions… which remain unimplemented. Banning qualified foreign educators without tackling root causes risks harming education and Texas’s long-term economy. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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