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
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Impact of Conservative Advisors on Texas Social Studies and Notes from Colorado
The Texas State Board of Education recently announced its list of SBOE-appointed Content Advisors for the 2025 Cycle to review and revise the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Social Studies. After reviewing the Texas Social Studies advisory list, several Colorado connections came to mind, along with a number of concerns for our Public School friends in Texas. Here in Colorado, we are familiar with battles over Social Studies Academic Standards.
The Politics of Social Studies Standards Adoption
Sept. 17, 2025 Recently, School Boards for Academic Success, a new national conservative school board association with an affiliate in Colorado called Colorado Leaders for Academic Success, shared this article on their X account, Big DEI Booster Revamping K-12 History Curriculum In Republican-Run Iowa. One paragraph stands out as a cause for concern here in Colorado. "Iowa would easily … Continue reading The Politics of Social Studies Standards Adoption