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Texas Board To Revisit Controversial Book on Mexican American Studies

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 14, 2016 · The state board is scheduled to have a public hearing on the book Tuesday, then a committee hearing Wednesday and a potential final vote Friday.

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A new review by scholars calls the proposed book on Mexican-American studies as "flatly incorrect and offensive on many occasions."

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Scholars Give Controversial Mexican-American Studies Book An F

Laura Isensee

Posted on September 6, 2016 · The State Board of Education will consider the book at its meeting next Tuesday.

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