Texas Education Board Faces Controversy Over Curriculum Changes

A proposed Texas curriculum for elementary students has sparked controversy for allegedly glossing over the history of slavery and racism in the U.S. Critics argue that the curriculum omits significant historical context, such as the role of enslaved people in building Monticello and the complexities of figures like Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee. The curriculum has also faced criticism for its heavy use of biblical teachings, which some say could marginalize non-Christian students. Despite minor revisions, the Texas Education Agency defends the curriculum as age-appropriate, while public education advocates continue to call for its rejection.