State Education Board considers African American studies course

A course in African American history may be offered in Texas high schools as soon as next school year.  The State Board of Education on Wednesday expressed interest in modeling the course after one already offered by the Dallas ISD.  Possible topics include the history of slavery and emancipation, the civil rights movement, and contributions […]

“Racist” Mexican-American Studies Textbook Rejected In Austin

A controversial textbook on Mexican-American studies is being rejected unanimously by the Texas State Board of Education in a preliminary vote, but the final vote tomorrow may be different