Morath Sends Parent’s “Critical Race Theory” Complaint Back to Austin ISD
A school board must conduct further proceedings before the education commissioner can …
Curriculum & Instruction
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Posted: SBOE’s Near Final Literary Works Lists/Social Studies Revisions
Public comments sought: SBOE’s near final literary works lists and Social Studies TEKS revisions.
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TEA: Cancel Cesar Chavez Instruction & Activities
The TEA today directed public schools to cancel or “otherwise redirect” instruction and activities related to Cesar Chavez.
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Report Chronicles “TEA Mobile STEM Labs” Growth/Popularity
A new TEA report to the Legislature chronicles the explosive interest in the agency’s Texas Mobile STEM Laboratories program.
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Morath Dismisses Lockney ISD Dual Credit Grade Appeal as “Moot”
Ruling: An ISD’s refusal to award weighted credit to a student who took a junior…
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Paxton Greenlights SBOE’s Adoption of Religious Literature Instruction
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today (Nov. 17, 2025) issued AG Opinion KP-0503 — concluding that under 2007 legislation (HB1287):
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SBOE Chair Seeks Texas AG’s Opinion on Religious Literature Course
Whether an 18-year-old Texas law requires the State Board of Education (SBOE) to adopt a religious literature curriculum (TEKS) is the focus of this request for a state attorney general’s opinion submitted by SBOE Chair Aaron Kinsey, R-Midland.
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Highlights: Sept. 8-12 State Board of Education Meeting
Parental rights, a “cap flap,” Morath’s comments, Social Studies “Framework,” etc.
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Texas AG & Austin ISD Settle “Critical Race Theory” Lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced today (Monday, Sept. 15, 2025) the settlement of a…
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Social Studies TEKS Survey Opens
The State Board of Education (SBOE) has begun the revision process for the Social Studies…
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SBOE Math Ad Hoc Committee to Hold July 25 Public Hearing
The State Board of Education (SBOE) Ad Hoc Committee on Mathematics Instruction Framework will hold…
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June 24-27 State Board of Education Meeting Highlights
Commissioner’s comments, charter school approvals/rejections, ISD board training “framework,” American Indian/Native American Course … and more.
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Settlement Ends Paxton’s “Critical Race Theory” Lawsuit Against Coppell ISD
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday (May 6) that he has resolved a lawsuit…
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Texas AG Paxton: Austin ISD Teaches “Woke Critical Race Theory”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Monday (May 5) that he is taking legal…
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First School Bills Passed: Virtual Education & Higher-Ed “Fresh Start”
The 89th legislative session’s first school related bill to be sent to the governor is…
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TEA Asks K-12 Educators To Complete “Literary Works List” Survey
The Legislature last session (via HB1605) tasked the State Board of Education (SBOE) with adopting…
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State’s Robotics Education Programs get Major Boosts from UT Austin and TWC
There were two major announcements in Austin on the state’s robotics education front this week.
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TEA: State Law Requiring Prior Written Parental Consent for Sex Education Instruction Expired Aug. 1
The TEA this afternoon issued this advisory to districts that a provision contained in a…
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TEA to Hire Contractors to help SBOE Adopt Vocabulary Lists and Lists of Literary Works
The TEA has posted requests for proposals (RFPs) for contractors to help the SBOE comply…
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SBOE Starts to Closely Scrutinize Innovative Course Requests to Eliminate “Redundancy”
Requests by school districts for SBOE approvals of innovative courses will undergo much closer scrutiny, and the board’s…
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