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Texas board revises history books

Source: The Dallas Morning News

Austin : TX : USA | 2 months ago

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Neil Armstrong, Daniel Boone, the state capitals – and even Christmas. All are going back into the state curriculum standards for social studies, State Board of Education members decided Thursday. Meeting with several writing teams for social studies in all grade levels, the board...

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Texas board revises history books

News Source: The Dallas Morning News | 2 months ago

Neil Armstrong, Daniel Boone, the state capitals – and even Christmas. All are going back into the state curriculum standards for social studies, State Board of Education members decided Thursday. Meeting with several writing teams for social...
Mention of Christmas won't be pulled from Texas textbooks

News Source: Houston Chronicle | 2 months ago

Christmas will stay in Texas textbooks, State Board of Education members said Thursday while reviewing early recommendations for new social studies standards. The board will not approve the new curriculum standards for public schools until next year,...
Texas activists: Chavez, Marshall must be taught

News Source: Seattle Times | 2 months ago

Texas — Minority activists urged Texas education officials on Thursday to not minimize the importance of civil rights leaders Cesar Chavez and Thurgood Marshall in public schools. The State Board of Education heard testimony in a plan to update the...