Let’s be blunt. Texas public schools are now Ground Zero in the Christian nationalist war on religious freedom in America. From the Bible in the classroom to deeply flawed social studies standards, the State Board of Education (SBOE) has pushed the needle forward in a dangerous direction. Last week, Texas became the only state to mandate […]
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Texas Educators on why Social Studies Rules
With the Texas State Board of Education poised to massively overhaul K-12 social studies curricula this year, we want to take a step back and spotlight the voices of Texas educators explaining why social studies rules. We collected stories from passionate teachers who bring the subject to life in their classrooms. One of the first […]
Low-Key High-Powered: Myths & Facts About the Texas SBOE
We Texans have a reputation for going BIG. From the ‘dos of beloved leaders, to the world’s largest cowboy boots in San Antonio, to the 72-ounce-steak challenge in Amarillo, we’ve always leaned into our larger-than-life persona. But did you know there is a tiny group of Texans who have a giant impact on what over […]
Texas Senate Advances School Voucher Bill That Would Steal Public Funds From Public Schools
The Texas Senate today advanced Senate Bill 2, a renewed school voucher bill. […]
Civil Rights Champion Felicia Martin to Lead Texas Freedom Network
The Texas Freedom Network (TFN) today announced that Felicia M. Martin (she/her/ella) will serve as its next President and Executive Director, leading the organization during a critical time for civil rights, education, and social justice across Texas. […]
