After watching the first 35 minutes of the film The Revisionaries on the State Board of Education write a paragraph with your opinion on the following:
Should elected representatives make curriculum and textbook standards for our state? Or should another group be tasked with this? Why? What are some problems that you see - answer this part after looking at the articles below.
Read at least 1 of the following 3 articles that illustrate the problems with Texas' current method of selection and TEKs requiring looking at both sides of an argument.
TEXAS REVISES HISTORY EDUCATION, AGAIN.
For 10 years, students in Texas have used a history textbook that says not all slaves were unhappy.
Texas school administrator told teachers to include Holocaust books with 'opposing' views when explaining new state law.
Fully answer the question with your opinion but back it up with evidence from the film and articles. Your initial post should be at least 250 words.