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How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism
Read full article: How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racismEducation officials say the materials were designed to be age appropriate but critics argue they repeatedly omit key context and oversimplify history.
Texas education board could ban textbooks that discuss gender identity under proposed bill
Read full article: Texas education board could ban textbooks that discuss gender identity under proposed billOther legislation this session has targeted school library books, which are optional reading materials, but House Bill 1804 might be the first to go after textbooks that teachers use for their lessons.
Several Texas Republicans against “critical race theory” advance in State Board of Education primary races
Read full article: Several Texas Republicans against “critical race theory” advance in State Board of Education primary racesAll 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs in November, and there were more than 50 candidates vying for their parties’ nominations.
Analysis: Some Texas lawmakers are worried about the wrong reading problem
Read full article: Analysis: Some Texas lawmakers are worried about the wrong reading problemSome Texas Republicans are busy raising questions about what's in the books in the state's public school libraries. The real problem isn't in the books.
Texas’ divisive bill limiting how students learn about current events and historic racism passed by Senate
Read full article: Texas’ divisive bill limiting how students learn about current events and historic racism passed by SenateThe bill aims to ban critical race theory in public and open-enrollment charter schools. Supporters say it merely ensures students aren't taught that one race or gender is superior to another. Critics say it limits how race in America is taught.
Texas education board approves course formerly known as Mexican-American studies
Read full article: Texas education board approves course formerly known as Mexican-American studiesAfter years of debate, the State Board of Education voted preliminarily to create curriculum standards for a Mexican-American studies class. But thanks to the objections of one member, it'll now be called “Ethnic Studies: An Overview of Americans of Mexican Descent.”