Woodland Park School Board discussed Social Studies Standards, Curriculum Review & Course Reconfiguration. During the discussion about Social Studies, Director of Academics Karen Hamlow said it is time for Woodland Park to return to following the State Social Studies Academic Standards for several reasons.
Category: Social Studies Standards & Curriculum
Colorado Springs D11 Public Comment about Social Studies Curricula
Colorado Springs D11 public comment about the textbook adoptions and the teaching of Social Studies
Social Studies Standards & Curriculum Debates Across States
Updates on Social Studies Standards Revisions & Curriculum across multiple States.
Texas Social Studies Standards Revision Process is a Trainwreck & it Connects to Colorado
March 2026 Texas is currently revising its State Social Studies Standards, and so far, it has been a constant battle against right-wing Christian indoctrination, AND interestingly, there are Colorado Connections. Ideologically aligned Social Studies content advisors have provided feedback on the Texas Social Studies Standards, and wow, it is shocking. The Texas Social Studies advisors … Continue reading Texas Social Studies Standards Revision Process is a Trainwreck & it Connects to Colorado
Critiques of Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
A Collection of feedback about Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum from Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Historians & Journalists Jan. 22, 2026 In September 2025, the U.S. Department of Education announced a partnership with more than 40 conservative organizations to create civics programming celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. In December of 2025, Secretary McMahon announced the U.S. … Continue reading Critiques of Hillsdale 1776 Curriculum
Ohio House introduced House bill, titled “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act,”
The Ohio Council for the Social Studies responds to Ohio House introduced House Bill 486. This bill, titled “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act'. The bill seeks to permit teachers in public schools and instructors at state institutions of higher education, when providing instruction on American history, to also provide instruction on the positive impacts of religion on American … Continue reading Ohio House introduced House bill, titled “Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act,”
Colorado Social Studies Standards Debate and Woodland Park School Board
Colorado State Board of Education voted against the adoption of American Birthright Standards however Woodland Park School Board adopted the Standards
Texas BOE appoints David Barton as History Advisor for the Revision of Texas Social Studies Standards and there are Colorado Connections
Truth & Liberty Board Member, evangelical author, and political activist for Christian nationalist causes and WallBuilders Founder, David Barton, was appointed to a Social Studies advisory committee by the Texas Board of Education.