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The adoption of required Bible readings by the State Board of Education has resulted in much media attention - what's actually happening?

Continuing coverage on the State Board of Education's actions of the past few weeks as they approve a problematic charter and controversial reading lists.

A calamitous week at the SBOE sees the preliminary passage of historically inaccurate and incomplete social studies TEKS.

Texas AFT's press release on passage of new Houston charter school - featuring quotes from Texas AFT President Zeph Capo

Candis Houston's testimony underscores the importance of rejecting this charter application.

After weeks of public comment, the SBOE will be voting on social studies and language arts TEKS, as well as a problematic charter school application.

Public comment window for social studies and lit lists closes this coming Monday - tsunamis and what causes them could be at stake.

The annual charter application process doesn’t attract much public attention, but this year’s cycle produced a result that deserves a closer look.

The public comment window for social studies and the literary list remains open through June 15. We urge concerned parents and teachers to submit comments via the TEA website below and to contact your State Board of Education (SBOE) representative to provide direct feedback. SBOE Proposed Rules Several organizations have developed resources to assist with public comments. If this is your first time commenting on SBOE rules, they can help provide guidance. Texas Rising and

Most Texas AFT-endorsed candidates emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary runoff elections and will head to a general election - one that has great consequences for public education.

A reminder to submit public comment about changes to the social studies curriculum and literary lists.

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) met in Austin Friday, Apr. 24 for it’s second regular meeting of the year. The actions of the board will have broad impacts and consequences for educator preparation and discipline in the coming months and years.