Texas Textbook

Texas Textbooks to Finally Tell U.S. History Right

Chris Michael | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Michael

"Our children need to be taught how our number one Founding Father, George Washington, was called to action by Jesus and died defending the Alamo," said Republican board member Terri Leo.

Texas Curriculum Changes Prompt Civil Rights Groups To Seek Review Of Public Schools In Lone Star State

AP | MICHAEL GRACZYK | Posted 05.25.2011

HOUSTON — Two civil rights organizations are seeking a federal review of public school education in Texas, accusing state school administrators ...

David Barton Keeps Up His Lies At Glenn Beck Event

Chris Rodda | Posted 05.25.2011

Chris Rodda

A featured speaker at Glenn Beck's American Revival event was none other than the star of the "Texas Textbook Massacre," Christian nationalist pseudo-historian David Barton.

Texas Textbook MASSACRE: 'Ultraconservatives' Approve Radical Changes To State Education Curriculum

Posted 05.25.2011

AUSTIN, Texas - A far-right faction of the Texas State Board of Education succeeded Friday in injecting conservative ideals into social studies, histo...