Texas AFT expresses concern over proposed changes to the way history is taught in schools

The Texas AFT says teachers typically teach Texas history in the 4th and 7th grade and focus on world cultures in the 6th ...
Yahoo

State Board of Education OKs Texas-heavy social studies plan, setting stage for clash over history lessons

The Republican-dominated board voted 8-7 in favor of the proposal ... official standards for social studies, which will include outlining specifically what the group expects students to learn in each ...
WION

Pakistani 9th grade Islamic education textbook portrays jihad as a moral duty, India as enemy country

A recent report published on August 18, by IMPACT-se, shows Pakistani textbooks' depiction of India, Hinduism, Pakistan, its role in global politics, Israel and Jews. A new report from IMPACT-se, ...
Oklahoma's News

Some textbook publishers steer clear of OK social studies standards

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – We are getting a first look at how textbook publishers are responding to the recently passed Oklahoma social studies standards, and many are taking a step back. The reporting ...
The Oklahoman

How school textbook publishers have addressed Oklahoma's social studies standards

The state’s social studies standards, ideologically aligned with conservative values, American exceptionalism and Christianity, will guide a committee’s review of dozens of textbooks and materials for ...
Colorado Public Radio

Inside a Colorado district’s debate about what gets taught in fourth grade social studies

A committee of fourth-grade teachers in western Colorado spent months this past school year reviewing potential social studies curriculum. The one they chose was written by Colorado historians and is ...
The Oklahoman

Controversial new social studies academic standards are in place in Oklahoma. Now what?

Oklahoma's new social studies standards, spearheaded by Superintendent Ryan Walters, emphasize Christianity's influence in the U.S. and include disputed claims about the 2020 election. Despite facing ...
Chalkbeat

Inside a Colorado district’s debate about what gets taught in fourth grade social studies

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Enid News & Eagle

Committee begins work on new social studies textbook

OKLAHOMA CITY — An ousted member of the state’s top school board will lead the process to approve K-12 textbooks that align with controversial new academic standards for social studies. Former ...
The Norman Transcript

Oklahoma committee, including Norman member, begin social studies textbook adoption

An ousted member of the state’s top school board will lead the process to approve K-12 textbooks that align with controversial new academic standards for social studies. Former Oklahoma State Board of ...
The Press of Atlantic City

Pleasantville school board, teachers reject social studies textbooks over diversity concerns

PLEASANTVILLE — Local teachers have drawn statewide attention for their work to diversify district curricula at Pleasantville Public Schools — and now they have successfully challenged proposed ...