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.
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Colorado Springs D11 Public Comment about Social Studies Curricula
Colorado Springs D11 public comment about the textbook adoptions and the teaching of Social Studies
Now the Far-right Bible Thumpers want to control NAEP Civics Assessment Framework
The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB), published a notice seeking initial public comment for the NAEP Civics Assessment Framework update on February 13, 2026. The public comment window closed on March 27, 2026. Far-Right Education organizations have weighed in.
Oppose Civics Alliance’s American Birthright Social Studies Standards
Resources to oppose the adoption of Civics Alliance's American Birthright Standards
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
Civics Alliance Helped to Draft Florida’s History of Communism Standards | Colorado Connection
The Civics Alliance which tried to get Colorado BOE to adopt American Birthright Standards, drafts the Florida Communist Standards.
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.
Civics Alliance’s American Birthright Social Studies Standards Misrepresents Sikhs
Sikh Coalition opposes tCivics Alliance's American Birthright social studies standards, mentions Sikhi two times—including the call for students to learn about “Sikh terror” in history of independent India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka” in 10th grade history classes