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Proposed reading list for Texas students draws concern over religious themes, lack of diversity

Faced with a proposed list of almost 300 readings for K-12 students, the State Board of Education delayed a vote until April.

The Texas Tribune

North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic

The games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.

The Texas Tribune

Fort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR test, despite plans to replace it

Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

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Memphis police launch manhunt for convicted murderer released on technicality

When Anthony Green was convicted of murder Wednesday, his $500,000 bond was revoked, according to local news

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Christian activist David Barton will advise Texas State Board of Education during social studies overhaul

Barton’s appointment comes ahead of what is expected to be a politically charged debate over how and what children should learn about history.

The Texas Tribune

Texas education board approves Native Studies course, skirting concerns about state’s K-12 DEI ban

The long-awaited vote survived objections from the panel’s most right-leaning Republicans, who criticized the lessons as “un-American woke indoctrination.”

The Texas Tribune

Black Sabbath fans disappointed to miss out on ‘once in a lifetime’ reunion gig

The show in Birmingham will see the band’s original line-up reunite for the first time in 20 years supported by many of the acts they influenced.

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Fans scramble to get tickets for ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ Black Sabbath gig

Ticketmaster said ‘there were no issues’ on its website.

Evening Standard

Republicans maintain majority on the Texas State Board of Education

Republicans Tom Maynard, Pam Little, Aaron Kinsey and Brandon Hall prevailed in contested races. Democrat Gustavo Reveles won in the District 1 race.

The Texas Tribune

Five races for the Republican-dominated State Board of Education to watch this year

Revising the social studies curriculum could be among the divisive issues the Texas State Board of Education tackles next year.

The Texas Tribune

Veteran State Board of Education member loses her seat, two other Republican incumbents face runoffs

The results of Tuesday’s primary elections could foreshadow a further push to the right for the body that sets the state's educational standards.

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