Texas isn’t the only state that is constitutionally challenged. In fact, Mississippi is giving us a run for our money when it comes to (willful?) ignorance about what the First Amendment means. Earlier this summer, our friends at Advocates for Youth brought us the disturbing tale of an abstinence-only rally/evangelical prayer meeting sponsored by the […]
2:25 – The board broke for lunch after David Barton’s comments. Next up will be comments from representatives of the social studies curriculum writing teams. 2:48 – The board is going through each grade level, listening to the curriculum writers. Nothing particularly controversial. 2:52 – Curriculum writers are using this opportunity to defend themselves against […]
11:49 – Another gem from Rev. Marshall’s testimony earlier: “All men are created equal… this has been the basis of every great social crisis through American history. It was the basis for the American Revolution, the abolition of slavery, the women’s movement, the civil right movement, and is the basis for the modern-day pro-life movement.” […]
9:45 – The State Board of Education has begun today’s hearing proposed new social studies curriculum standards for Texas public schools. State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin, is objecting to efforts to downplay the significance of Cesar Chavez and Thurgood Marshall in the new standards. 9:47 – A live video Webcast of the hearing is available […]
TFN Insider will be blogging today from the Texas State Board of Education hearing on proposed new social studies curriculum standards. The Dallas Morning News provides a good preview of the expected debate over the standards. Money quote: “Unlike science, where most of the debate was over evolution, the list of items to be discussed […]
