A review of the latest version of the Texas social studies curriculum finds that some important historical figures, holidays, and events have been put back in. Yet, the U.S. History and U.S. Government curriculum still appears to be dismissive of the contributions from the private sector and seems to have an ideological bias in favor of a more liberal governing philosophy.
Great Teachers Need Great Materials, and Texas is Stepping Up
Great public schools need a great curriculum—and great teachers need time for teaching, Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath explained in a recent interview with TPPF’s Greg Sindelar. A new state law should help, Morath said, as the State Board of Education begins the public review and comment period for new instructional materials. Some of these...