Book banning and censorship in schools have become the norm in 2023 Texas. How can we protect the freedom to read this Banned Books Week? […]
Education
Religious Right’s Efforts to Ban Books in Texas Schools Fails in Court, Texas Freedom Network Celebrates Judge’s Order on HB 900
U.S. District Judge Alan Albright yesterday issued a written order stopping the state from implementing HB 900, which sought to completely ban or restrict materials in public school libraries by creating a vague and undefined rating system with multiple levels of review by several state agencies. […]
Conservative Education Program, PragerU, Sets Eyes on Texas.
What it Means for Texans and Their Families. In the ongoing battle for educational integrity, Texas public schools face a new threat from PragerU, a conservative media organization seeking to inject political ideology into classrooms. At the center of that controversy is board member Julie Pickren – yes, the same Julie Pickren who participated in […]
New Texas Laws Taking Effect Sept. 1, 2023, and What They Mean for You
Learn how the new Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1, 2023, will affect you, your friends, and your family. […]
Right-Wing SBOE Member Julie Pickren Attempts to Politicize Texas Classrooms Through Announcement with Controversial Vendor PragerU
Julie Pickren yesterday claimed in a video that materials from PragerU, a controversial vendor already introduced in Florida public schools, will soon be available in Texas schools. Board members have not yet met to discuss the adoption of educational materials, nor have parents, students, or educators had the opportunity to testify publicly on the matter. […]
