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

  • 1.  Texas' social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

    Posted 02-09-2026 09:41 AM

    Roughly 17 hours into a four-day marathon of meetings, the State Board of Education turned to a discussion of broad historical topics, prompting several board members to present an itemized wish list for Texas' social studies curriculum. The elected board members began overhauling social studies last year, with final decisions due by summer. But several of the five Democrats on the 15-member board began diving into the minutiae during Thursday's meeting, fearing they may not have a better opportunity in the future.

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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  • 2.  RE: Texas' social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

    Posted 02-09-2026 03:43 PM

    ATPE Lobbyist @Heather Sheffield also has an excellent and comprehensive recap of the SBOE meeting on the Teach the Vote blog from last week.



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    Jennifer J. Mitchell, CAE
    ATPE Associate Executive Director - Member Services
    (512) 467-0071
    jmitchell@atpe.org
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