Texas board of education debates how slavery, Civil Rights are taught in classrooms

Texas board of education debates how slavery, Civil Rights are taught in classrooms

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas’ State Board of Education is moving forward with a major overhaul of the state’s social studies curriculum, reigniting debate over how slavery, race, and civil rights should be taught to students — including children as young as second grade. The discussion unfolded during a multi-day board meeting in Austin, where members reviewed a proposed list of historical topics that will guide future classroom standards. Whil…