Proposed Instructional Materials Put Science Education, Public Schools at Risk in Texas

Proposed Instructional Materials Put Science Education, Public Schools at Risk in Texas Vendor’s Creationist Materials Could Be Used in Public School Science Classes Around the State FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 25, 2011 Science in Texas public schools would take a shocking leap backward if the State Board of Education approves newly proposed instructional materials that […]

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Time to Put College and Workforce Readiness Ahead of Politics in Curriculum Standards

Time to Put College and Workforce Readiness Ahead of Politics in Curriculum Standards Legislation’s Higher Ed Review Teams Would Ensure Expertise, Sound Scholarship Guide Curriculum Revision Process FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 13, 2011 Public education advocates today spoke out in support of proposed legislation that would put college and workforce readiness ahead of politics when […]

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TFN President Kathy Miller: New Leadership Needed on State Board of Education

TFN President Kathy Miller: New Leadership Needed on State Board of Education Sen. Deuell’s Statement That Lowe Lacks Votes for Confirmation as Chair Is Good News for Texas Schoolchildren FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2011 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller is releasing the following statement in response to a report in the Texas Tribune […]

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TFN President: Fordham Analysis Confirms That New Social Studies Standards Are a Disaster for Texas Schools

TFN President: Fordham Analysis Confirms That New Social Studies Standards Are a Disaster for Texas Schools Conservative Think Tank’s Report Savages State Board of Education for Politicizing New Curriculum Standards FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 16, 2011 A conservative think tank’s analysis confirms what the Texas Freedom Network has been saying for months: new social studies […]

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CREATIONIST GROUP PUSHES ANTI-EVOLUTION MATERIALS IN TEXAS SCIENCE CLASSES

CREATIONIST GROUP PUSHES ANTI-EVOLUTION MATERIALS IN TEXAS SCIENCE CLASSES Texas SBOE Asked To Consider Materials from Fringe Anti-Science Group FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2011 In a move that should not surprise anyone, a well-known creationist/“intelligent design” group appeared on a list of publishers that have indicated an intent to submit science curriculum materials for […]

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