Parents are the primary educators of their children, yet the public school system often fails in its responsibility to not infringe on parental rights by promoting divisive ideology and failing to respond with respect and transparency when concerns are raised. SB 12 builds on previous legislation to remove DEI from schools, requires parental transparency in matters concerning the student’s mental or physical health, and strengthens the parental grievance and appeals process.
Raising the Standards
Texas is on the verge of a major education victory. The State Board of Education (SBOE) is expected to vote tomorrow on adopting improved Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards for social studies and the state’s first required literary works list. These proposals address two subjects that Texas students have largely struggled with in...