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Texas may change how schools select library books. Critics say it could lead to more bans.

Senate Bill 13 would create school library advisory councils largely made up of parents. It would give school boards, rather than librarians, the final say over new books.

The Texas Tribune

Trump opens up new war on public schools

MAGA leaders promise an "educational insurgency" to create "boot camps for winning back America"

Salon

Texas eighth graders will soon be required to learn about climate change. But not without a showdown over textbooks.

Texas is one of the few states that don’t already require eighth graders to be taught about climate change. That’ll change next fall.

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LGBTQ Texans decry Capitol arrests after protests against bill banning puberty blockers and hormone therapy for kids

Senate Bill 14, which spurred demonstrations earlier this week, is again scheduled for House debate Friday. Trans Texans consider it one of this year’s most consequential bills.

The Texas Tribune

State Board of Education eases stance on vouchers after previously rejecting “school choice” policies

This comes two days after Gov. Greg Abbott voiced his most explicit support yet of a new school choice policy at a Parent Empowerment Night event in Corpus Christi.

The Texas Tribune

Texas GOPer hires anti-LGBTQ extremist

Rep. Tony Tinderholt hired Jake Neidert as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence

Salon

Texas GOP lawmaker hires Christian nationalist who called for drag show attendees to be executed

State Rep. Tony Tinderholt, R-Arlington, hired Jake Neidert, 22, last month as his office’s legislative director amid a wave of anti-LGBTQ violence and rhetoric and ahead of an impending legislative session that is expected to focus heavily on anti-trans bills.

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Why all eyes are now on the often ignored Texas Board of Education races

All 15 seats of the State Board of Education are up for grabs in November, and one race in District 7 highlights how critical race theory has become a key issue.

The Texas Tribune

When Texas students campaigned for a more diverse history course, they got a lesson in politics

Students had been pushing for the State Board of Education to adopt a new, more inclusive social studies curriculum this year. Instead, the board delayed their scheduled update until at least 2025.

The Texas Tribune

Poll: One year after SB 8, Texans express strong support for abortion rights

One year after a restrictive abortion law took effect, a poll shows a majority of Texans surveyed say they support abortion access in most or all cases. Many say the issue will motivate them to vote.

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A conservative school district and Texas lawmaker try to outmaneuver efforts to subvert “In God We Trust” law

After protesters solicited donations to distribute posters to schools across the state in Arabic, state Sen. Bryan Hughes sent a letter to the Texas Education Agency clarifying his legislation requiring schools to display signs with the national motto.

The Texas Tribune

Texas education board moves to delay updates to social studies curriculum after conservative pushback

Opponents of the recommended changes, including Republican legislators, complained that they downplayed Texan and American exceptionalism and didn't present opposing views on the gay rights movement.

The Texas Tribune

Progressive fundraising group raising $25 million to boost Democrats this November and beyond

The list of the Texas Future Project’s beneficiaries includes groups like Annie’s List and Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, which work to elect more Democratic women who support abortion rights.

The Texas Tribune

Author of “critical race theory” ban says Texas schools can still teach about racism

State Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said his intention was never to gloss over American history or have negative effects on teachers and administrators. His comments to the State Board of Education come as members consider new social studies curriculum.

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In Roe decision, Justice Clarence Thomas invites new legal challenges to contraception and same-sex marriage rights

Experts told The Texas Tribune that Thomas’ opinion signals an openness from the court to reconsidering other settled legal precedents related to rights the court has ruled are protected by the constitution.

Salon

Texas pushes version of “Don’t Say Gay”

Patrick said the bill would be a "top priority" and told supporters he is "DONE WITH DISNEY" over its opposition

Tribune News Service

Scholar who called Biden election a 'literal coup' is advising Texas social studies curriculum review

AUSTIN, Texas — A conservative scholar who questioned the 2020 presidential election results is involved in reviewing state social studies curriculum standards for public schools.

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