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.
K-12 Education
Houston’s Fat Cat Superintendents: The Hidden Benefits How Some of Texas’s Highest-Paid Public Employees Are Systematically Underreporting Their Compensation
Exorbitant and hidden superintendent pay reflects a culture of self-enrichment that has no place in Texas public schools, diverts taxpayer dollars from students, and betrays the public trust. Key points: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) understates the total compensation for some of Texas’s highest-paid superintendents. Though they oversee fewer people, many superintendents have drawn a...
October 29, 2026