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San Antonio member of State Board of Education says new curriculum proposal offers dishonest view of history
By Julianna Plewes at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
A Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) member representing San Antonio is raising the alarm about statewide curriculum changes that could require Texas students to learn Bible verses in class and receive a whitewashed version of U.S. history. The Republican-led SBOE opted Thursday evening to all...
Key takeaway A Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) member representing San Antonio is raising the alarm about statewide curriculum changes that could require Texas students to learn Bible verses in class and receive a whitewashed version of U.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The proposed curriculum changes have significant implications for Terrell Hills students, who will be taught a version of history that may downplay or omit the contributions and experiences of marginalized communities. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills has a diverse population that deserves an accurate and inclusive education. The potential inclusion of Bible verses in the curriculum also raises concerns about the separation of church and state, and how this may impact students of different faith backgrounds. The SBOE's decision will affect not only what students learn, but also how they understand the world and their place in it. Terrell Hills parents and educators should be vigilant in monitoring these developments and advocating for a curriculum that promotes critical thinking, diversity, and intellectual honesty. The final votes on the curriculum rewrite will be closely watched in Terrell Hills, where the quality of education has a direct impact on the community's future.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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