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State Board of Education to vote on new curriculum emphasizing Texas, Christian themes
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Bill Zeeble, KERA , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the changes are available from Houston Public Media, but it is known that critics have raised concerns about the emphasis on certain themes.
The State Board of Education is set to vote on new curriculum changes for the state. The proposed changes affect social studies lessons and reading lists. Details of the changes are available from Houston Public Media, but it is known that critics have raised concerns about the emphasis on certain themes.
The board, which has a Republican majority, is scheduled to make a decision this week, although further information on the specifics of the vote and the proposed curriculum is available from the source.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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