Texas State Board of Education

A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.

The State Board of Education on Friday approved a new reading list that includes numerous Bible passages, and a social studies curriculum that emphasizes U.S. and Texas history over world cultures. Approved changes start taking effect in 2030.

The Republican-majority State Board of Education is scheduled to vote this week on adopting curriculum changes statewide. Critics say the new social studies lessons and reading lists over-emphasize Christianity.

The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal's length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse.

The Texas Education Agency has named former Assistant Attorney General Levi Fuller as the state's first Inspector General of Educator Misconduct – this as Texas toughens education policies.

Some advisers have criticized diversity efforts, questioned the historical contributions of people of color, and promoted debunked beliefs.