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Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

The Texas Tribune

Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI ban

The long-awaited vote survived objections from the panel’s most right-leaning Republicans, who criticized the lessons as “un-American woke indoctrination.”

The Texas Tribune

Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education

Republicans Tom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. Democrat Gustavo Reveles won in the District 1 race.

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Five races for the Republican-dominated State Board of Education to watch this year

Revising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year.

The Texas Tribune

Texas education leaders unveil Bible-infused elementary school curriculum

The proposed curriculum overhaul was released a week after the Texas GOP proposed requiring the Bible to be taught in public schools. School districts that opt to use them will get more funding.

The Texas Tribune

State Board of Education again delays discussion on whether to approve new Native studies course

The next opportunity for the board to review the course will not happen until its meeting in June.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott Appointee Slams Brakes on American Indian/ Native Studies Course

The chair of the state Board of Education claims he needed more time to assess the curriculum without “drama or controversy.”

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Texas: Republican-controlled school board votes against climate textbooks

Republican board member condemns photos in some textbooks for being unfairly critical of oil and gas industry

The Guardian - US

Climate change in Texas science textbooks causes divisions on state's education board

How science textbooks in Texas address climate change is at the center of a key vote

The Independent UK

Meet the Latest Wingnuts to Join the State Board of Ed

Highlights of the new Texas State Board of Education include: Seditious Texiters. Conspiracy theorists. And a January 6 insurrectionist.

Texas Observer

Texas Republicans against “critical race theory” win seats on the State Board of Education, strengthening its GOP majority

The board is responsible for dictating what Texas’ 5.5 million students are required to learn in the state’s public schools.

The Texas Tribune

Why all eyes are now on the often ignored Texas Board of Education races

All 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs in November, and one race in District 7 highlights how critical race theory has become a key issue.

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