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Texas’ divisive overhaul of high school social studies lessons set to conclude this week
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Deliberations have focused on issues like race and religion. Years of discussion about classroom content are nearing an end.
Years of discussion about classroom content are nearing an end. Deliberations have focused on issues like race and religion. A major overhaul of social studies lessons is set to conclude soon.
Final discussions about proposed updates will take place this week. These talks follow a lengthy period of consideration.
Further information on the proposed changes and the deliberation process is available from the source. Details about the outcome of the final debates are expected to be released after they conclude.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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