Texas Board of Education to vote on Bible passages, social studies curriculum changes for K-8 schools

The Texas State Board of Education will vote on curriculum changes on Friday, including potential mandatory Bible readings ...

Texas Approves Biblical Reading List, K-8 Social Studies Standards

Texas approved a required reading list with Bible passages and new K-8 social studies standards while delaying high school ...

Texas approves revised social studies curriculum, mandates Bible passages in public schools

After days of testimony and debate, the State Board of Education approved two controversial measures that require Bible ...

Texas State Board of Education considering new social studies curriculum, mandatory reading lists

The SBOE is expected to take a final vote on new standards on Friday. If approved, classroom implementation is not expected ...
Education Week

Why Texas’ Fight Over Social Studies Standards Has National Consequences

The Texas State Board of Education is poised to vote on a new set of controversial social studies standards this week.
The Advocate

Rep. Garret Graves visits Northwestern Middle School 8th Grade social studies classes

Northwestern Middle School welcomed U.S. Rep. Garret Graves, R-Baton Rouge, on Feb. 21 to participate in its eighth grade social studies classes. Graves visited with Zachary Community Schools ...
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Texas students make gains in math and social studies, but reading growth stalls

Texas elementary and middle school students showed improvement in social studies and math, but little to no growth in reading ...