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Students, educators share concerns about sweeping rewrite of Texas social studies curriculum
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (106+ words) By Hannah Norton | 12: 24 PM Apr 10, 2026 CDT Updated 3: 31 PM Apr 10, 2026 CDT Texans hold a rally on the Capitol Mall as the State Board of Education prepares to debate a plan to rewrite the state's social studies curriculum standards April 7 in Austin....
DBE calls for public input on draft new history curriculum
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (556+ words) Updated April 10, 2026, 8: 31 a. m. | By Mmangaliso Khumalo The Department of Basic Education is seeking public comments on its draft History Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, as part of an ongoing nationwide curriculum review. The draft was published under…...
New History Curriculum Risks Turning Inward as Global Content Cut
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (670+ words) " April 10, 2026 The Minister's proposed overhaul of the school history curriculum is drawing growing concern, with critics warning that it risks narrowing pupils' understanding of the modern world while introducing an overtly ideological, nationalist, and anti-Western tone. At the centre of…...
Arizona's Public Universities Smuggle DEI into Required American Civics Courses
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (317+ words) Arizona's public universities claim they are abiding by state requirements and providing students with a robust education in American history, the principles of our constitutional republic, and basic economics. Students at Arizona public universities deserve a serious education in the…...
State Board of Education hears public opinion on social studies curriculum
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (491+ words) TEXAS " Social studies and required readings in Texas public school classrooms could change by the 2030 school year. Those discussions are happening at the State Board of Education's near week-long meeting in Austin that began on Tuesday. So far, there's been…...
Texas Students Demand Diverse Perspectives in Social Studies Curriculum
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (487+ words) State officials, activists and educators have largely shaped public dialogue about Texas" social studies overhaul, but young people added their voices to the conversation Tuesday, calling for instruction that includes diverse perspectives and challenges them to think critically." The majority-Republican…...
Should SA rewrite its history curriculum? Government opens debate
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (408+ words) A pupil preparing for the exams. Getty Images/epicurean JOHANNESBURG - South Africa's history curriculum is set to undergo an overhaul." The changes aim to make the subject more African-centred in classrooms. Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has gazetted a draft…...
In Texas, a state hearing on social studies becomes a clash of religions
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (139+ words) The Washington Post An advocate for Muslims spoke out against what she said were unfair portrayals of her faith in a new school curriculum and was accused of supporting terrorism. AUSTIN " Shaimaa Zayan, in beige headscarf and floor-length skirt, walked…...
Educators Explore Civic Literacy, Culture, and Democracy
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (329+ words) How do civics, education, and democracy intersect? At a recent panel hosted by the College of Education Studies, educators tackled this question, reimagining literacy as a tool for civic engagement, cultural expression, and democratic participation. The three panelists investigated how…...
Teaching history in 2026: Why it matters more now than ever
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (734+ words) Published 1: 43 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 By Gregory S. Webb Winchester Not long ago, I asked my students a simple question: "Why do you think history matters?" The answers I got were honest, and in some cases, exactly what you might expect from…...