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Board of Ed Prepares to Vote on Evolution Science Standards

Aliyya Swaby, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 1, 2017 · The State Board of Education heard testimony Tuesday morning from members of the public who want to keep the current high school science standards — and from those who argue they are dumbing down Texas students.

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Posted on October 26, 2022 · From local school boards to the State Board of Education, wealthy donors are spending big money in the campaigns that will decide the role of charter schools in Texas public education, what books students can read and how teachers discuss race and gender.

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Texas State Board of Education to delay revisions to social studies standards

Becky Fogel, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on August 31, 2022 · If the delay is approved, it will mean the state's social studies curriculum will not be revised until after the November election.

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Posted on February 16, 2022 · Across Texas, there are 15 single-member State Board of Education districts, and every seat is on the ballot this election. The SBOE makes important decisions about things like public school curriculum and what textbooks are used.

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