Texas Textbook Controversy

On Friday, the Texas Board of Education approved a revised social studies curriculum that will put a conservative slant on history textbooks. The curriculum includes the superiority of American capitalism, a focus on the Founding Fathers’ Christian beliefs, adding the violence of the Black Panthers movement to lessons about Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the “conservative resurgence” of the 1980s and 1990s including Phyllis Schlafly, the Contract With America, the Heritage Foundation, the Moral Majority, and the National Rifle Association.

Today we asked our contributors if they believe a school board should pick and chose what students should learn after years of using standard textbooks. After reading their opinions, join the conversation by leaving a comment.