Oct. 3 - What H-1B changes mean for schools | Houston lays off, reassigns teachers

Houston ISD lays off, reassigns hundreds of teachers; Test yourself on the past week’s K-12 news; Momentum builds in schools for team-based staffing models

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Oct. 3, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for K-12 leaders

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Hiring foreign teachers? What to look out for as Trump targets H-1B visas

A $100,000 fee and a DHS proposed rule may make it more difficult for districts to hire teachers from other countries to address shortages.

Houston ISD lays off, reassigns hundreds of teachers

The move follows district estimates earlier this year that predicted an enrollment drop of about 8,000 students.

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Teacher teams, where multiple educators instruct up to 100 students, are increasingly shaking up how K-12 leaders view classroom instruction.

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