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Texas Native American studies course further delayed, triggering frustration Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 04/01/2024 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Davis, Aicha; Education, Texas State Board of; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; History education; Kinsey, Aaron; Native Americans; Texas history
Fort Worth wants students to learn more about government. A Texas law makes it tricky. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Morgan, K. 02/11/2024 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Career preparedness; Fort Worth City Council; Fort Worth Independent School District; Minority students; Social studies education
Exclusivity will make our culture wither and die Galveston Daily News Freeman, D. 05/24/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Curriculum; DeSantis, Ron; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Gender identity
What the fight against tenure actually means for area instructors Beaumont Enterprise Malick, O. 03/05/2023 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; University faculty tenure
Students worry Texas will ban AP African American studies course, following Florida Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 02/26/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Advanced Placement programs; Black or African American history; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Florida
James Whitfield, former Grapevine-Colleyville principal, sues district Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 02/25/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Legal settlements; School boards; School principals
Third Ward high school is the first to offer AP African American Studies course in Houston region Houston Chronicle Carballo, R. 02/23/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Advanced Placement programs; Black or African American history; Houston Independent School District; Pilot programs; Social studies education
Texas schools can teach MLK’s works Austin American Statesman Mizan, N. 02/14/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Curriculum; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Political fact-checking; Social studies education
On eve of 'Confederate Heroes Day,' Houston lawmaker launches third attempt to end it Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 01/19/2023 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Confederate Heroes Day; Critical race theory; Johnson, Jarvis; Phelan, Dade; Slavery
2023 Texas Legislature: $27 billion surplus raises stakes for Republicans Houston Chronicle Scherer, J. 01/09/2023 1 TX bill Miller, Bill; Oliverson, Tom; Partisanship; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; Rinaldi, Matt; Slaton, Bryan; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; State budget surpluses; Tinderholt, Tony; Walle, Armando
Racist video from Pflugerville ISD reminds us what we need to teach our kids Dallas Morning News Editorial 11/15/2022 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Pflugerville Independent School District; Racial discrimination; Teachers
Dems file a bill on ethnic studies Houston Chronicle Kelly, S. 11/15/2022 1 TX bill 88th Legislature; Critical race theory; Morales, Christina; Pre-filed bills; Segregation; Slavery; Social studies education; Wu, Gene
MISD: No evidence CRT programs are being used here Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 11/09/2022 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Midland Independent School District
Elected officials need to remember who stirs the pot Victoria Advocate Griffin, J. 10/19/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Buses; History education; Refugees and asylees; Teachers; Toll roads
Can educators trust Texas CRT bill author Bryan Hughes? Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 09/11/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Education, Texas State Board of; Hughes, Bryan; Legislative intent; Parents; Racial discrimination; West, Royce
State board of education draws fire for delaying curriculum update Galveston Daily News Grunau, S. 09/10/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Curriculum; Daughters of the Republic of Texas; Education, Texas State Board of; Middleton, Mayes; Social studies education; Texas Freedom Caucus; Texas history; Texas State Teachers Association
Texas' social studies lessons were praised as inclusive. Conservative activists say it's CRT Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 08/27/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Critical race theory; Curriculum; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; Robinson, Matt; Social studies education
Grapevine-Colleyville passes limits on CRT, books and bathrooms Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 08/24/2022 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; LGBTQ persons; School boards; School libraries and librarians
Most efforts to ban books in Texas schools came from 1 politician and GOP pressure, not parents Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 08/12/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Conservatives (Politics); Critical race theory; Holocaust; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; Open records requests and decisions; Public information; School districts; School libraries and librarians
Cy-Fair ISD students must now get parents' permission to borrow books at school library Houston Chronicle Ferguson, J. 08/10/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Parent-school relationships; School boards; School libraries and librarians
Oilmen target public schools Houston Chronicle Tomlinson, C. 08/07/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Children's mental health; Critical race theory; Dunn, Tim; Empower Texans PAC; Per pupil spending; Seliger, Kel; State comparisons; Teacher retention; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Wilks, Farris
Will SBOE side with accurate history, or culture wars? San Antonio Express News Preyor-Johnson, N. 08/07/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Cultural diversity; Curriculum; Education, Texas State Board of; Perez-Diaz, Marisa; Social studies education; West, Royce
Texans flock to Austin to debate CRT, other social studies lessons with board of education Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 08/02/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Curriculum; Education, Texas State Board of; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education; Teacher retention; Texas Freedom Network
Debate set to kick off over how Texas students learn history Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 08/01/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Critical race theory; Education, Texas State Board of; Social studies education
Parents’ rights hearing at Texas Capitol draws a hundred supporters, and a book-ban protest Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 07/27/2022 1 TX bill Censorship; Curriculum; House Committee on Public Education; Parents; Public schools; Social studies education; Talarico, James
Texas keeps trying to make slavery sound less slavery-ish Fort Worth Star-Telegram Granderson, L. 07/11/2022 1 TX bill Slavery; Social studies education
Texas conservatives flex muscle to help anti-woke charter school, a sign of things to come Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 07/05/2022 1 TX bill Charter schools; Education, Texas State Board of; Heritage Classical Academy; Pérez, Georgina Cecilia; Political action committees; Religious conservatives (Politics); Robinson, Matt
Three years after Georgia Clark was fired, Fort Worth schools face another racist incident Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, S. 05/10/2022 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Employee dismissals; Fort Worth Independent School District; Freedom of speech; Personnel management; Racial discrimination; Scribner, Kent P.; Teachers
Am I indoctrinating my high school students, or teaching them to resist indoctrination? Dallas Morning News Newman, D. 05/03/2022 1 TX bill Censorship; Critical race theory; Curriculum
Texas library censorship violates First Amendment, federal lawsuit says Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 04/26/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; Libraries and librarians; Llano County
Texas students learn about the state’s history in fourth and seventh grade. That may change soon Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 04/18/2022 1 TX bill Curriculum; Education Agency, Texas; Education, Texas State Board of; Social studies education; Texas history
Don’t let authoritarian views dictate what our kids can read Austin American Statesman Leatherbury, T. 04/07/2022 1 TX bill Censorship; Freedom of speech; School libraries and librarians
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants Texas version of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 04/06/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Florida; LGBTQ persons; Parental rights; Patrick, Dan; Sexual orientation discrimination; Walt Disney Company; Zwiener, Erin
Denying slavery in Texas history is dangerous San Antonio Express News Dittfurth, D. 04/06/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Slavery; Social studies education
‘Teach the Truth’ campaign aims to battle book bans, censorship in Texas schools Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 03/28/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; School libraries and librarians; Texas Freedom Network
Fort Worth schools superintendent calls critical race theory issue ‘manufactured crisis’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 03/26/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; Scribner, Kent P.
3 North Texas superintendents describe how political pressures are impacting schools Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 03/25/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Coronavirus; Critical race theory; Dallas Independent School District; Fort Worth Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael; Medical equipment; Partisanship; Richardson Independent School District; School superintendents; Scribner, Kent P.; Stone, Jeannie; Teacher retention
Thumbs: Time to smooth out confused and contorted rhetoric about critical race theory Houston Chronicle Editorial 03/19/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Teacher shortages
UT sets a dangerous precedent in support Austin American Statesman Olson, A. 03/11/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Civitas Institute; Critical race theory; Eltife, Kevin; Hartzell, Jay C.; Patrick, Dan; University of Texas at Austin
What Dan Patrick fears about tenure San Antonio Express News Braaten, D. 02/26/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty tenure
Patrick demands that professors agree with politicians McAllen Monitor Ramsey, R. 02/25/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Hartzell, Jay C.; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty tenure
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is in for a fight as he seeks to end tenure at Texas universities Houston Chronicle Ketterer, S. 02/24/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Academic freedom; Bettencourt, Paul; Creighton, Brandon; Patrick, Dan; Public colleges and universities; Schaefer, Matt; University faculty tenure; Wu, Gene
Dan Patrick is why tenure needs to exist Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/24/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University faculty tenure
Who should review school library books? Texans are split, News/UT-Tyler poll finds Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 02/23/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Krause, Matt; Public opinion polls; School libraries and librarians
Don’t let Dan Patrick dictate what professors can teach in Texas. Houston Chronicle Editorial 02/23/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty tenure; University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M Faculty Senate fights back against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick attacks on tenure, critical race theory Houston Chronicle Ketterer, S. 02/23/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; Texas A&M University; University faculty tenure
UT president defends tenure after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick seeks to end it at Texas universities Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 02/22/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Hartzell, Jay C.; Patrick, Dan; University faculty tenure; University of Texas at Austin
Parents in Texas and beyond won’t stand for schools undermining their values on race, sex Fort Worth Star-Telegram Russell, N. 02/22/2022 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Parent-school relationships; School districts; Sex education
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and the power of Us vs. Them Longview News-Journal Ramsey, R. 02/22/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Critical race theory; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Patrick, Dan; Religious conservatives (Politics); University faculty tenure
New laws stand in the way of teaching truth Abilene Reporter-News Grose, M. 02/20/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; Curriculum; History education; School libraries and librarians
Dan Patrick’s big week: Endangering his own voters’ ballots, threatening UT on race theory Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kennedy, B. 02/20/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Patrick, Dan; Secretary of State, Texas; University curriculum; University of Texas at Austin; Voting by mail
Please keep talking, Dan Patrick. It's illuminating. Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 02/20/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Lieutenant Governor campaigns and elections; Patrick, Dan; University faculty tenure; University of Texas at Austin
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges to end tenure for new hires at Texas public universities Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; Public colleges and universities; University faculty tenure
Dan Patrick wants to fight critical race theory by ending tenure at Texas’ colleges, universities Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Beckley, Michelle; Collier, Mike; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty tenure; University of Texas at Austin
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants to end tenure for new hires, revoke tenure for teaching CRT Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Academic freedom; Beckley, Michelle; Collier, Mike; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; Rose, Toni; University curriculum; University faculty tenure
State reps: 2021 legislative session marred by hyperpartisanship McAllen Monitor Arevalo, D. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Canales, Terry; Guerra, R.D. 'Bobby'; Longoria, Oscar, Jr.; Muñoz, Sergio, Jr.; Partisanship
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for end to tenure at public universities, citing ‘critical race theory’ San Antonio Express News Ketterer, S. 02/19/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Collier, Mike; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty tenure; University of Texas at Austin
Dan Patrick takes his fear of ideas to Texas universities San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 02/18/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Academic freedom; Civitas Institute; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University of Texas at Austin
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledges to ban critical race theory from public universities Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 02/17/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Academic freedom; Civitas Institute; Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; University curriculum; University faculty; University of Texas at Austin
UT Faculty panel OKs academic freedom resolution Austin American Statesman Menchaca, M. 02/15/2022 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Academic freedom; Critical race theory; University faculty; University of Texas at Austin
How two Black parents in Plano took action after feeling ignored in the critical race theory fight Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 02/13/2022 1 TX bill Achievement gaps; Blacks or African Americans; Critical race theory; Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Parent-school relationships; Plano Independent School District; School boards
Officials exit amid cultural tensions Austin American Statesman Lopez, B. 02/06/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Critical race theory; Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Richardson Independent School District; School districts; School superintendents; Stone, Jeannie
Current weather: A blizzard of snowflakes in the red states Austin American Statesman Milbank, D. 02/02/2022 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) American Library Association; Censorship; Holocaust; PEN America; School libraries and librarians
Adults who want to ban school books don’t understand how we students read them Dallas Morning News Tallapragada, S. 01/30/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Black teachers matter. Diversity isn’t cosmetic — it helps kids succeed Houston Chronicle Editorial 01/27/2022 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Cultural diversity; Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; School boards; School dropouts; Teachers
Watchdog says Texas education adviser espouses racist conspiracy theory San Antonio Express News McKinley, E. 01/25/2022 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Curriculum; Education, Texas State Board of; Perez-Diaz, Marisa; Racial discrimination; Social studies education; Texas Freedom Network
Abbott joins GOP push for ‘Parental Bill of Rights’ in schools Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 01/22/2022 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; O'Rourke, Beto; Parent-school relationships; Parental rights; School boards; Texas Public Policy Foundation
In 2021, Texas politics took a sharp right turn Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 01/02/2022 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Abbott, Greg; Bettencourt, Paul; Republicans; Schaefer, Matt; West, Royce
Meddling McAllen Monitor Editorial 12/29/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) School discipline; School violence
Ignorance the fuel setting the First Amendment aflame San Antonio Express News Torres Jr., A. 12/26/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Texas principal at center of ‘critical race theory’ fight files for State Board of Education Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 12/23/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; State Board of Education candidates; Whitfield, James
Book controversy causes Williamson County to delay millions to Round Rock, Leander school districts Austin American Statesman Osborn, C. 12/16/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; Federal aid; Krause, Matt; Leander Independent School District; Round Rock Independent School District; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Williamson County
Critical race theory protesters target Fort Worth school district’s racial equity work Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 12/15/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; School boards
Critical race theory claims follow new superintendent to Clear Creek ISD, prompt calls for resignation Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 12/11/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Clear Creek Independent School District; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Parent-school relationships; School boards; School superintendents
State officials investigating whether a North Texas district has ‘sexually explicit’ books in school Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 12/10/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Education Agency, Texas; Keller Independent School District; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians; Sexually explicit content
North East ISD says book scrutiny began with ‘Sambo’ title, not GOP politics San Antonio Express News Bryan, C. 12/09/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; North East Independent School District; School libraries and librarians
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pays a visit to Beaumont Beaumont Enterprise Kersey, R. 12/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Border security; Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Nichols, Robert
North East ISD pulls over 400 library books for review, prompted by lawmaker’s inquiry San Antonio Express News Goldenstein, T. 12/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; North East Independent School District; School libraries and librarians
Republican bill that limits how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools becomes law San Antonio Express News Lopez, B. 12/05/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Social studies education; Teacher training
Let students think — or ban books? San Antonio Express News Cantu-Sanchez, M. 12/03/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Censorship; School libraries and librarians
How a YA oral-sex scene touched off Texas' latest culture war San Antonio Express News Pollock, C. 11/26/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Keller Independent School District; LGBTQ persons; Parent-school relationships; School libraries and librarians
Texans don’t trust elected leaders to decide which books to ban in schools, News/UT-Tyler poll finds Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 11/24/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; LGBTQ persons; Public opinion polls; School libraries and librarians
Toth, Conroe ISD board discuss ‘critical race theory’ Houston Chronicle Swinnerton, J. 11/24/2021 1 TX bill Conroe Independent School District; Critical race theory; School boards; Toth, Steve
Who is Matt Krause? Texas lawmaker who launched book probe has other jobs that illustrate worldview Dallas Morning News Morris, A. 11/21/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Barton, David; Censorship; Critical race theory; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians
Antisemitism is rising as education about the Holocaust declines Dallas Morning News Schwitzer, J. 11/21/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Anti-Semitism; Hate crimes; Holocaust; Holocaust and Genocide Commission, Texas; Judaism
New laws steer teachers away from race-related topics Austin American Statesman Coronado, A. 11/19/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; History education; Krause, Matt; Racial discrimination; Teachers
Back To School Carroll ISD takes wrong approach after national outrage Texarkana Gazette Editorial 11/17/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Holocaust
Did state Rep. Matt Krause blunder when he asked school districts to detail book information? Dallas Morning News Lieber, D. 11/14/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; School districts; School libraries and librarians
Texas politicians, stop your crusade on school libraries before we see books burned Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ed. 11/14/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Texas GOP's book hunt mostly targets LGBTQ issues, not critical race theory Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 11/12/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; Curriculum; González, Mary; Howard, Donna; Hughes, Bryan; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians; Sex education
Race still the real boogeyman San Antonio Express News Editorial 11/12/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory
Texas governor orders criminal probe into ‘pornography’ in school books Fort Worth Star-Telegram Hennessy-Fiske, M. 11/11/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Critical race theory; Education Agency, Texas; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians
Trustees vote to terminate principal’s contract Dallas Morning News Caplan, A. 11/10/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Employee dismissals; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; School boards; School principals; Whitfield, James
Will Texas repeat a McCarthy-like investigation into what students read in schools? Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 11/09/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Alaniz, John C.; Censorship; Cowles, Nelson; Critical race theory; History education; House Textbook Investigating Committee; Krause, Matt; Roberts, Ronald E.; School libraries and librarians; Textbooks
Gov. Abbott seeks standards to prevent ‘obscene content’ in schools, citing book on gender identity Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 11/09/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; Education, Texas State Board of; Ellis, Keven; Krause, Matt; Library & Archives Commission, Texas State; Morath, Mike; School libraries and librarians; Texas Association of School Boards
No porn in school, Texas governor tells education leaders in asking for book standards Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 11/09/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Education Agency, Texas; Education, Texas State Board of; LGBTQ persons; Library & Archives Commission, Texas State; Morath, Mike; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Texas Association of School Boards
Challenge kids with books that make them uncomfortable Houston Chronicle Wiley, K. 11/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Conservatives (Politics); Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
School book debates best left to locals, not legislators Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 11/07/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Birdwell, Brian; Censorship; Critical race theory; Kacal, Kyle; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Republican gubernatorial candidate alleges critical race theory in a Texas employee training Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 11/05/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Critical race theory; Family and Protective Services, Texas Department of; Huffines, Don; Krause, Matt; Political campaigns; School libraries and librarians; State agencies; State employees; Toth, Steve
In America, we don't ban ideas - we challenge them. Even in Texas. Houston Chronicle Editorial 11/05/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Critical race theory is a red herring. Focus on fixing inequality in education. Houston Chronicle Cross, J. 11/04/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Achievement gaps; Critical race theory; Cultural diversity; Diversity, equity, and inclusion; Houston Independent School District; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; School boards
Texas Republicans' book-banning brigade is broader than they say. It needs to end. Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 11/03/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Critical race theory; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Gov. Greg Abbott chastises school board group with vague accusation of “pornographic images” in library books San Antonio Express News Pollock, C. 11/03/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Cason, Jeff; Censorship; Krause, Matt; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Texas Association of School Boards
Texas Gov. Abbott joins fight over books, saying ‘pornographic’ content shouldn’t be in schools Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 11/02/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Censorship; Krause, Matt; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Texas Association of School Boards
Books probed by a Texas lawmaker by women, people of color, LGBTQ writers. They’re asking: ‘Really?’ Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 11/01/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Authors and authorship; Censorship; Critical race theory; Discrimination; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; LGBTQ persons; School libraries and librarians
Fort Worth lawmaker on book probe: ‘We’re ‘just gathering information’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 10/31/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Authors and authorship; Censorship; Critical race theory; House Committee on General Investigating; Keller Independent School District; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
List request opens door to book bans San Antonio Express News Editorial 10/31/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; Krause, Matt; School libraries and librarians
Do schools have to check libraries? Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 10/29/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; School districts; School libraries and librarians
Banning books - how un-American San Antonio Express News Preyor-Johnson, N. 10/29/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Censorship; Krause, Matt; School districts; School libraries and librarians
Midland ISD among districts state contacted about certain books on campus Midland Reporter Telegram Doreen, S. 10/28/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; Krause, Matt; Midland Independent School District; School districts; School libraries and librarians
Books about race, sexuality spark investigation into Texas schools by a House committee Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 10/27/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Censorship; Critical race theory; House Committee on General Investigating; Krause, Matt; Neave Criado, Victoria; School libraries and librarians
How Texas' 'CRT' bill is terrifying teachers and cheating kids Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/25/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Hancock, Kelly; Hughes, Bryan; Lynchings; Patrick, Dan; Powell, Beverly; Slavery; Social studies education; Texas history
Backlash over books about race, gender hits Texas schools Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 10/24/2021 1 TX bill Censorship; Critical race theory; Curriculum; LGBTQ persons; Racial discrimination; Richardson Independent School District; School districts; School libraries and librarians; Social studies education; Trump, Donald
Why Facebook makes us worse but Wikipedia makes us better Dallas Morning News Walters, S. 10/24/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Meta; Misinformation; Social media; Websites
Missing from Southlake’s Holocaust controversy: Texas lawmakers throw teachers to the wolves Dallas Morning News Grigsby, S. 10/24/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; History education; Holocaust; Teachers
Southlake school Holocaust incident shows what a mess Texas made with race theory law Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 10/24/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Holocaust; School districts; Southlake, Texas; Teachers
Of all the conservative bans on teaching about racism, the one in Texas is the worst Austin American Statesman Gerson, M. 10/23/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; History education; Slavery
Looking for opposing perspectives on the Holocaust? Try Texas Waco Tribune Herald Granderson, L. 10/22/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Hancock, Kelly; History education; Holocaust
New law has Texas teachers at a loss Texarkana Gazette Editorial 10/21/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Teachers
Parents, teachers show support for Southlake educators caught up in recent controversies Dallas Morning News Garcia, B. 10/20/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Holocaust; Personnel management; School boards; Southlake, Texas; Teachers
Carroll trustees take no action on teacher reprimand; unrest swirls over Holocaust remark Fort Worth Star-Telegram Campbell, E. 10/20/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Holocaust; Personnel management; School boards; Teachers
Texas lawmakers suppress vote, education San Antonio Express News Gonzales-Dholakia, G. 10/20/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Election administration; History education; Voting rights
'Can I teach that?': Teachers confront new Texas laws limiting teaching about race Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill Austin Independent School District; Citizen political participation; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Davis, Aicha; History education; School districts; Social studies education
Cowboys’ Sham, ‘I have friends who are Holocaust survivors. Tell them it didn’t happen.’ Fort Worth Star-Telegram Engel, M. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Holocaust
Critical race theory is already in schools. It's up to parents to fight it. Houston Chronicle Rollins, B. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; School boards; School districts
The center of the culture wars': Trump-era rancor spills into Texas school board politics Houston Chronicle McKinley, E. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Partisanship; School boards; School districts; Texas Association of School Boards; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Whitfield, James
'The center of the culture wars': Trump-era rancor spills into Texas school board politics San Antonio Express News McKinley, E. 10/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Partisanship; School boards; School districts; Texas Association of School Boards; Texas Public Policy Foundation; Whitfield, James
Texas school leader tells teachers to balance Holocaust books with 'opposing' views Austin American Statesman Gleeson, S. 10/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; History education; Holocaust
We blame legislative meddling for the Holocaust controversy in Southlake Dallas Morning News Editorial 10/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Holocaust; Southlake, Texas
Carroll ISD apologizes as criticism mounts over Holocaust instruction to school teachers Fort Worth Star-Telegram Campbell, E. 10/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; History education; Holocaust
Texas official tells teachers Holocaust books should be countered with ‘opposing’ views Fort Worth Star-Telegram Kornfield, M. 10/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Hancock, Kelly; History education; Holocaust; Ledbetter, Lane; Menéndez, José; School libraries and librarians
Katy ISD 'caved to pressure' in returning books to library, petition organizer says Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 10/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Authors and authorship; Censorship; Critical race theory; Katy Independent School District; School libraries and librarians
Thumbs: Are there 2 sides to the Holocaust? Only in Texas schools. Houston Chronicle Editorial 10/16/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Cruz, Ted; History education; Holocaust; Katy Independent School District; School libraries and librarians
Southlake teachers told books about Holocaust need opposing views Fort Worth Star-Telegram Campbell, E. 10/15/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Curriculum; Holocaust; Personnel management; Southlake, Texas
Gov. Abbott lauds Republican successes at Columbus Day dinner in Marshall Longview News-Journal Richardson, R. 10/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Paddie, Chris; Political fundraising; Republicans
How did 400 Katy ISD parents get a book removed? Accusations of Marxism and 'critical race theory.' Houston Chronicle Dellinger, H. 10/06/2021 1 TX bill Censorship; Critical race theory; Demographics; Katy Independent School District; Racial discrimination; School libraries and librarians
Katy ISD cancels event with acclaimed children's author after parents allege 'critical race theory' Houston Chronicle Goodman, C. 10/05/2021 1 TX bill Authors and authorship; Censorship; Critical race theory; Katy Independent School District; Racial discrimination
Legislation on critical race theory isn't a good idea Galveston Daily News Waddell, M. 09/30/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum
Sen. Bryan Hughes spotlights Legislative victories Longview News-Journal McHam, M. 09/22/2021 1 TX bill Abortion; Citizen political participation; Critical race theory; Election administration; Hughes, Bryan; Social media
Gov. Greg Abbott signs tougher anti-critical race theory law Dallas Morning News Olivares, V. 09/18/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Goodwin, Vikki; Toth, Steve
Texas teachers, speak up for a rigorous history curriculum Houston Chronicle Carter, D. 09/09/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Citizen political participation; Curriculum; Social studies education; Teachers
New Black and Hispanic history courses can flourish in Texas, despite the controversy over CRT Dallas Morning News King, J. 09/07/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Blacks or African Americans; Critical race theory; Hispanics or Latinos; History education
'Critical race theory' is being used to describe equity work. Experts say that’s not correct. Austin American Statesman Asch, S. 09/05/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; Eanes Independent School District; Misinformation
Texas shows us what post-democracy America would look like Fort Worth Star-Telegram Milbank, D. 09/04/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Abortion; Constitutional carry; Public opinion polls; Voting rights
Texas Republicans adjourn special session celebrating partisan wins Houston Chronicle Wallace, J. 09/04/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Bettencourt, Paul; González, Jessica; Hughes, Bryan; Patrick, Dan; Special sessions; White, James
Critical race theory bill advances, while transgender sports bill stalls, as lawmakers race clock Dallas Morning News Garrett, R. 09/01/2021 1 TX bill Bonnen, Greg; Critical race theory; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; González, Mary; High school athletics; Huberty, Dan; King, Ken; Legislative staff; LGBTQ persons; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; State budgets; Talarico, James; Turner, Chris
Abortion restrictions, alcohol-to-go, critical race theory: These Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1 San Antonio Express News Fanning, T. 08/29/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Johnson, Ann
How our classrooms became battlegrounds Austin American Statesman Blow, C. 08/28/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Critical race theory; LGBTQ persons; Medical equipment; Public schools; Racial discrimination
Teaching about Dr. Hector: Corpus Christi teachers weigh in on critical race theory debate Corpus Christi Caller Times Oliva, J. 08/22/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Garcia, Hector P.; History education
Texas’ controversial new social studies law prompts McKinney school officials to cancel Youth and Government class Austin American Statesman Kao, J. 08/18/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Legislative process; McKinney Independent School District; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
Texas lawmaker asks AG to consider constitutionality of critical race theory, “anti-racist” teaching Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 08/05/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Attorney General opinions; Critical race theory; White, James
MLK’s son: GOP is distorting dad’s words San Antonio Express News Zou, I. 07/31/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; History education; Hughes, Bryan; King, Martin Luther, III; King, Martin Luther, Jr.; Racial discrimination; Toth, Steve
Critical race theory is not supposed to be divisive Bryan Eagle Cokley, K. 07/28/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Racial discrimination
Why the social studies bill fails students, teachers and history San Antonio Express News Preyor-Johnson, N. 07/25/2021 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Curriculum; Social studies education; Zaffirini, Judith
Is compromise still possible over Texas voting bill? Yes. It's already written. Houston Chronicle Editorial 07/23/2021 1 TX bill Burrows, Dustin; Cortez, Philip; Election administration; Legislative staff; Partisanship; Teacher retirement; Voting rights
Senate Bill 3 will only hurt Texas youth like me San Antonio Express News Aleman, M. 07/23/2021 1 TX bill Citizen political participation; Critical race theory; High school students; History education; San Antonio Independent School District
Texas is bigger than France, but banning critical race theory makes us dumber Houston Chronicle Zaretsky, R. 07/21/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); France; Slavery; Social studies education
Should Texas teachers be required to post lesson information for review? Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 07/18/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Hall, Bob; Social studies education; Teachers; Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills; Toth, Steve
How critical race theory became anathema to Republicans Fort Worth Star-Telegram Iati, M. 07/18/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Republicans; Social studies education
'Teaching the truth' - teachers bridle at new Texas law that puts bounds on classroom discussions of race, slavery San Antonio Express News Picon, A. 07/18/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; History education; Slavery; Social studies education; Teachers
Texas Senators approve tougher ‘anti-critical race theory’ bill but its success unlikely Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 07/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum; Ellis, Keven; Hughes, Bryan; Zaffirini, Judith
Kids can experience racism. Let's teach them about it San Antonio Express News McGovernor, F. 07/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum; Racial discrimination; School districts
Texas GOP mulls race legislation Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 07/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Ellis, Keven; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education
‘Anti-critical race theory’ bill heads to Senate after teachers assail it as ‘censorship’ Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 07/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Ellis, Keven; Hall, Bob; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education
4 takeaways from Texas’ top education lawmakers Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 07/15/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Academic performance; Critical race theory; Distance education; Dutton, Harold, Jr.; Educational test scores; Hughes, Bryan; Taylor, Larry (of Friendswood)
Texas Senate bill seeks to strip required lessons on people of color and women from “critical race theory” law San Antonio Express News Zou, I. 07/13/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Hate groups; Racial discrimination; Sherman, Carl O., Sr.; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve; White supremacy
At CPAC, parents told ‘take back your school boards’ Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 07/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; School boards; Social studies education
The Alamo myth isn't new. So why all the fuss? Austin American Statesman Castillo, J. 07/11/2021 1 TX bill Alamo; Authors and authorship; Censorship; Critical race theory; Freedom of speech; Hispanics or Latinos; Patrick, Dan; Tejanos; Texas history
Right wing fears loss of white privilege more than anything Austin American Statesman Pitts, L. 07/11/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory
I taught critical race theory at a conservative Houston high school Houston Chronicle Fleming, C. 07/11/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Language arts; Teachers
Forgetting - and remembering - the Alamo San Antonio Express News Stekler, P. 07/11/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Alamo; Authors and authorship; Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; Censorship; Historical records; Patrick, Dan; Racial discrimination; Texas history
Remember importance of the First Amendment Austin American Statesman Editorial 07/08/2021 1 TX bill Alamo; Authors and authorship; Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; Censorship; Patrick, Dan; Texas history
Bills enshrine violence against some Texans Bryan Eagle Editorial 07/08/2021 1 TX bill Constitutional carry; Critical race theory; Patriotism; Racial discrimination
Summer scrutiny of lawmakers required of all Texans Waco Tribune Herald Editorial 07/08/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Election administration
Union to defend teachers in ‘critical race theory’ fights Austin American Statesman Binkley, C. 07/07/2021 1 TX bill American Federation of Teachers; Critical race theory; History education; Teachers
Reps. Kacal, Anderson gear up for contentious special session Waco Tribune Herald Witherspoon, T. 07/07/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Anderson, Charles 'Doc'; Bail; Birdwell, Brian; Critical race theory; Election administration; Gubernatorial vetoes; Kacal, Kyle; Legislature, Texas; Special session potential topics; State budgets
Students sound off on efforts to limit lessons on race Austin American Statesman Feldman, E. 07/06/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Minority students; Social media; Social studies education
The Excesses of Antiracist Education Austin American Statesman Douthat, R. 07/06/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory
What the backlash against critical race theory could mean for Texas social studies lessons Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 07/05/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Education, Texas State Board of; Social studies education; Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
'Stay on the lookout': Texas group posts parent's guide to detect 'critical race theory' teachings Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 07/05/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Cruz, Ted; Texas Public Policy Foundation
How critical race theory has come to drive debate, confrontations in Texas Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 07/04/2021 1 TX bill Collier, Nicole; Critical race theory; González, Mary; History education; Paxton, Ken; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve
A critical culture war over how to teach history Waco Tribune Herald Ramsey, R. 07/04/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Texas Public Policy Foundation
Texas history museum pulls out of event on book re-examining Alamo 'myth' Houston Chronicle Goldenstein, T. 07/02/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Alamo; Authors and authorship; Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum; Censorship; Conservatives (Politics); Critical race theory; Patriotism; Special events
Texas Republicans should resist fearmongering about 'critical race theory' Houston Chronicle Grieder, E. 06/30/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Crenshaw, Dan; Critical race theory; Cruz, Ted; Morales, Christina; Toth, Steve
What is critical race theory? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, S. 06/28/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; History education
Instead of whitewashing history, deal with real problems Austin American Statesman Editorial 06/27/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; History education; Juneteenth
Historians question Texas' push to promote 'patriotic education' through new laws Corpus Christi Caller Times Hunt, K. 06/27/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; History education; Patriotism
Troubling math, reading skills in FWISD should be priority, not critical race fight Fort Worth Star-Telegram Editorial 06/27/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; School boards
Revisions McAllen Monitor Editorial 06/27/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory
New Texas law on social studies instruction will 're-whitewash' our history in the name of patriotism San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 06/26/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Social studies education
For a better future, teach a full history San Antonio Express News Preyor-Johnson, N. 06/25/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; History education; Teachers
Critical race theory at center of heated debate at Fort Worth school board meeting Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ramirez, D. 06/24/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum; Fort Worth Independent School District; School boards
Gov. Greg Abbott to convene special session of Texas Legislature on July 8 Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 06/23/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Bail; Critical race theory; Election administration; Patrick, Dan; Special session potential topics
‘Critical race theory’ roils Fort Worth school board meeting as Texas braces for continued fight Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 06/23/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Fort Worth Independent School District; Racial discrimination; School boards
Texas Gov. Abbott calls special legislative session to begin July 8, to include critical race theory Dallas Morning News O'Hanlon, M. 06/23/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Election administration; Special session potential topics; Straus, Joe, III; Turner, Chris
Texas lawmakers will return to Austin for a July special session Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 06/23/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Bail; Critical race theory; Election administration; Phelan, Dade; Special session potential topics
New Texas law isn’t the answer on ‘critical race theory’ and schools. Here’s why Fort Worth Star-Telegram Allen, C. 06/20/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Curriculum; Social studies education
‘Critical race theory’ is latest lightning rod in Texas Waco Tribune Herald Whitaker, B. 06/20/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Black or African American history; Critical race theory; Hughes, Bryan; Racial discrimination; Slavery; Social studies education; Special session potential topics; Teachers; Texas history; Toth, Steve; Waco Independent School District; West, Royce
'Hoping to light a fire,' Texas Democrats seek to build momentum from walkout Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 06/19/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Election administration; Martinez Fischer, Trey; O'Rourke, Beto; Special session potential topics; Voting rights
Juneteenth is a national holiday. Can it be taught after Texas limited teaching on race? Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 06/19/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; Holidays; Juneteenth; Lee, Opal; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
COMMENTARY: Why many Americans refuse to talk honestly about Juneteenth Fort Worth Star-Telegram Granderson, L. 06/19/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; DeSantis, Ron; Holidays; Juneteenth
Juneteenth’s day has come amid culture war over race Austin American Statesman Quarshie, M. 06/18/2021 1 TX bill 5 doc(s) Black or African American history; Bledsoe, Gary L.; Holidays; Juneteenth; Slavery; Social studies education; Voting rights
HB 3979 does a grave disservice to students Austin American Statesman Marshall, J. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Critical race theory; de la Teja, Jesus Francisco; Social studies education
Will Texas legislators take harsher steps to ‘abolish’ critical race theory? Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Abbott, Greg; Critical race theory; Hughes, Bryan; Social studies education; Talarico, James
Texas Gov. Abbott signs new education law forbidding lessons on systemic racism Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
'Racial divide crumbling': Congress passes measure to make Juneteenth a national holiday Houston Chronicle Wermund, B. 06/17/2021 1 TX bill 4 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Green, Al; Holidays; Jackson, Ronny; Juneteenth; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Roy, Chip; Slavery
Gov. Abbott signs ‘anti-critical race theory’ bill into law over objections from educators and civic groups Dallas Morning News Donaldson, E. 06/16/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Curriculum; Dallas Independent School District; Education, Texas State Board of; Ellis, Keven; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; Hinojosa, Michael; Perez-Diaz, Marisa; Racial discrimination; Social studies education; Teachers; Teachers' groups
Juneteenth was just the beginning of freedom for Black Texans Houston Chronicle Sewing, J. 06/13/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Black or African American history; Critical race theory; Juneteenth; Lee, Sheila Jackson; Slavery
Laws on teaching about race fuel concern Houston Chronicle Melia, M. 06/13/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Oklahoma; Racial discrimination; Social studies education; Teachers; Tennessee
Texas law promoting 'patriotic education' raises more concerns about whitewashing history Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 06/11/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; History education; Parker, Tan; Patriotism; Racial discrimination; Slavery; Texas history
Texas WWI veteran in line for top honor Houston Chronicle Kelly, S. 06/11/2021 1 TX bill Awards; Congressional Medal of Honor; Escobar, Veronica; Serna, Marcelino; Social studies education; Veterans
Critics of Texas’ 1836 Project worry it glosses over the history of racism Abilene Reporter-News Ramirez, C. 06/10/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Patriotism; Racial discrimination; Texas history
The NFL revealed the need for critical race theory Houston Chronicle Smith, S. 06/10/2021 1 TX bill Blacks or African Americans; Critical race theory; Football; Health care disparities; National Football League; Racial discrimination
Jim Crow rides again, just in a better car Austin American Statesman Young, J. 06/09/2021 1 TX bill Hate groups; Ku Klux Klan; Racial discrimination; Voting rights; White supremacy
Reflecting on accomplishments from legislative session Lufkin Daily News Nichols, R. 06/07/2021 1 TX bill 87th Legislature; Nichols, Robert
No matter how hard you might try, you cannot erase my history Fort Worth Star-Telegram King Jr., J. 06/06/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Social studies education
Texas Legislature ends turbulent session, braces for more to come Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 06/01/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) 87th Legislature; Campbell, Donna; Coronavirus; Miller, Sid; Patrick, Dan; Phelan, Dade; President Pro Tempore, Texas Senate; Raymond, Richard Peña; Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives; Special session potential topics; Wu, Gene
What’s next for Texas lawmakers after Democrats kill Republicans’ election bill Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 06/01/2021 1 TX bill Abbott, Greg; Cain, Briscoe; Cason, Jeff; Collier, Nicole; Election administration; House quorum; Krause, Matt; Patrick, Dan; Romero, Ramon, Jr.; Special session potential topics; Turner, Chris
In 6 a.m. vote, divided Texas Senate approves GOP elections bill after all-night debate Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/31/2021 1 TX bill Cain, Briscoe; Eckhardt, Sarah; Election administration; Hughes, Bryan; Johnson, Nathan; Legislative process; Menéndez, José; Miles, Borris; Powell, Beverly; Voting rights; West, Royce
After House roadblock, GOP senators revive bill limiting school discussions of race, social issues Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Legislative process; Patrick, Dan; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve; West, Royce
‘Critical race theory bill’ for Texas schools headed to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk Fort Worth Star-Telegram Dearman, E. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; González, Mary; Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District; Legislative process; Mansfield Independent School District; Points of order; School board campaigns and elections; School superintendents; Scribner, Kent P.; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve
Critical race theory bill is solution to a problem that doesn’t exist, Fort Worth supt. says Fort Worth Star-Telegram Johnson, K. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Fort Worth Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael; Patrick, Dan; School superintendents; Scribner, Kent P.; Social studies education
State GOP lawmakers try to limit teaching about race, racism Fort Worth Star-Telegram Anderson, B. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Social studies education
Legislature passes bill banning 'critical race theory' from Texas classrooms Houston Chronicle Harris, C. 05/30/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Hughes, Bryan; Legislative process; Patrick, Dan; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve
After House roadblock, GOP senators revive bill limiting school discussions of race, social issues Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/29/2021 1 TX bill Legislative deadlines; Patrick, Dan; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve; White supremacy
Bill aimed at keeping “critical race theory” out of Texas classrooms heads to the governor’s desk for final approval Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 05/29/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Patrick, Dan; Points of order; Rules of the Texas Senate; Social studies education; Talarico, James; West, Royce
What will Texas lawmakers accomplish for students in the final days of session? Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 05/29/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Federal aid; School finance; State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness
Waco ISD board passes anti-racism resolution in response to Texas critical race theory bill Waco Tribune Herald Saegert, R. 05/29/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum; Social studies education; Waco Independent School District
In overnight vote, Texas Senate approves bill limiting how race, racism can be taught in public school classrooms Austin American Statesman Lindell, C. 05/23/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Curriculum; Hughes, Bryan; Menéndez, José; Patrick, Dan; Social studies education; West, Royce
How ‘critical race theory’ came to dominate education debates in Texas Dallas Morning News Smith, C. 05/23/2021 1 TX bill Carroll Independent School District; Critical race theory; González, Mary; Hughes, Bryan; Johnson, Jarvis; Paxton, Angela; Plano Independent School District; School boards; Social studies education; Toth, Steve; West, Royce
Tulsa marks 100 years since Black massacre while Texas bars mention of racism in classrooms San Antonio Express News Ayala, E. 05/22/2021 1 TX bill Blacks or African Americans; Critical race theory; Hate crimes; Oklahoma; Racial discrimination; Social studies education
History or indoctrination? Republicans opposing Senator Cornyn's civics bill are the reason we need it. Houston Chronicle Editorial 05/21/2021 1 TX bill 3 doc(s) Cornyn, John; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
Texas Republicans target 'critical race theory' with bill to muzzle teachers on racism, sexism Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 05/21/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; History education
To fear critical race theory underestimates, harms students San Antonio Express News Hough, C. 05/21/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Social studies education
Texas educators, not the Legislature, should decide how to teach current events Fort Worth Star-Telegram Caldera, A. 05/16/2021 1 TX bill Social studies education; Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
DISD talks options on race theory bills Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 05/14/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Dallas Independent School District; Hinojosa, Michael; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
Republicans aiming to control curriculum, destroy history Laredo Morning Times Almaraz, D. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; Social studies education
To sanitize 1619 is to deny America's history San Antonio Express News Clack, C. 05/13/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Black or African American history; History education; Slavery; Toth, Steve
Limits on classroom topics get approval Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill History education; Toth, Steve
Texas House passes bill targeting ‘critical race theory’ over objections from education, civics and business groups Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Bernal, Diego; Collier, Nicole; Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; González, Mary; Johnson, Jarvis; Patrick, Dan; Social studies education; Teachers; Toth, Steve
Texas Republicans advance bill limiting racism curriculum, banning 'service learning' credits Houston Chronicle Blackman, J. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill Critical race theory; Slavery; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve; Zwiener, Erin
Texas Republicans take aim at critical race theory San Antonio Express News Garcia, G. 05/12/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Critical race theory; González, Mary; Social studies education; Talarico, James; Toth, Steve
Texas Lege offering misguided civics lesson San Antonio Express News Editorial 05/09/2021 1 TX bill Curriculum; Perez-Diaz, Marisa; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
Texas educators alarmed by bills targeting class discussions on racism and sexism Austin American Statesman Mendez, M. 05/07/2021 1 TX bill 2 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Social studies education; Toth, Steve
Texas Republicans target 'critical race theory' with bill to muzzle teachers on racism, sexism San Antonio Express News Blackman, J. 05/06/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Social studies education; Teachers; Toth, Steve
‘It doesn’t need to become a culture war.’ Texas legislators want to revamp civics education but could face political backlash Dallas Morning News Richman, T. 05/04/2021 1 TX bill Creighton, Brandon; Critical race theory; Curriculum; Hardy, Patricia 'Pat'; Miles, Borris; Social studies education; West, Royce
Conservatives push back on race in lessons Dallas Morning News Meckler, L. 05/04/2021 1 TX bill 1 doc(s) Conservatives (Politics); Critical race theory; Social studies education