This month’s Texas State Board of Education debate over proposed new social studies curriculum standards provided many opportunities to see censorship at work. One of the most revealing instances of this came when state board member Don McLeroy, R-College Station, proposed adding Margaret Sanger and John Dewey to a list of individuals for high school American history students to study. […]
Less than three weeks into the 2010 election year, it appears that Texas State Board of Education incumbent Ken Mercer, R-San Antonio, has the best-financed challenger among contested state board races. Campaign finance reports were due from candidates by January 15. These reports cover the last six months of 2009. The next finance reports are due […]
One of the most heated exchanges during Friday’s debate by Texas State Board of Education members over new social studies curriculum standards came during discussion on a standard about women and ethnic minorities working to overcome discrimination in the past. The proposed standard for high school U.S. history read: “Explain actions taken by people from different […]
8:45 – We’re back for the rest of this long evening… 8:56 – Barbara Cargill wants a standard in the Grade 6 world cultures class that requires students to learn about the “importance of morality and ethics” for a well-functioning capitalistic economy. The motion passes. 9:01 – The board continues its tedious plodding through the […]
3:27 – The Texas State Board of Education is beginning its discussion and debate on new social studies curriculum standards. 3:47 – Oh, this is gonna be a lonnnggg afternoon… 3:53 – Board member Barbara Cargill has offered a variety of relatively minor amendments. 3:54 – To save our fingers, we’ll probably avoid recapping each […]
