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A fourth-grade student looks at books in an elementary school. (credit: Getty Images/Sean Gallup)

Panel To Review Criticized Texas Curriculum System

A special State Board of Education panel is reviewing a curriculum system used by hundreds of Texas school districts — but which some conservatives claim promotes anti-American values.

2013/03/11

Barbara Cargill, State Board of Education. (credit: Caleb Bryant Miller/The Texas Tribune)

Senate Committee OKs Board Of Education Chairwoman

Barbara Cargill’s nomination for a second term as chairwoman of the State Board of Education is headed to the full Texas Senate for consideration.

2013/02/18

Texas Governor Rick Perry addresses a U.S. Chamber of Commerce summit. (credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Perry Praises Charter Schools & Voucher Plan

Addressing the State Board of Education on Friday, Gov. Rick Perry called for increasing the number of public charter schools in Texas and lauded a voucher plan.

2013/02/01