Texas recently voted not to add creationism to its science texts. But the actions of the state’s school board continue to be closely watched by the nation. Need to Know caught up with the Board last May as it was considering changes for its social studies textbooks.
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Need to Know, August 6, 2010
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Texas school board approves controversial textbook changes
The Texas education board approved sweeping changes to its state curriculum that would give social studies books a more conservative bent.
As Texas goes, so goes the nation?
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Members of the Texas education board open a new front in the culture wars with a push for ideologically driven curriculum standards.
Is ‘capitalism’ a dirty word?
Members of the Texas education board debate the merits of “capitalism” versus “free-enterprise system.”
