The TFN Education Fund sent the following press release regarding proposed social studies textbooks up for consideration by the Texas State Board of Education this year. Scholar Reviews Highlight Problems in Proposed Texas Social Studies Textbooks Exaggerations, Distortions Reflect Flaws in Controversial Curriculum Standards Social studies textbooks under state consideration for public schools this […]
Exaggerations, Distortions Reflect Flaws in Controversial Curriculum Standards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2014 Social studies textbooks under state consideration for public schools this year include serious distortions of history and contemporary issues on topics ranging from religion and democracy to the free enterprise system and affirmative action, according to scholars who reviewed the new […]
Did you know that you now have to show a very specific form ID to vote in Texas? Click to see the full image and make sure you’re ready to vote. Yup. We’re not fans of it either, but it’s the new law of the land here in the Lone Star State. You now have […]
Here are some of the week’s most notable quotes culled from news reports from across Texas, and beyond. […]
What do I need to be able to vote? See the image at the bottom of this post. Does the address on my ID need to match my registration information? No. Only the names must match. Who can vote early? Everyone who is registered. Cast votes between Oct. 20 and Oct. 31. Find more about […]
