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Thursday, May 20, 2010  Although discussions were mild as the State Board of Education began making final edits to new social studies guidelines for Texas schools, several controversial plans - including toning down criticism of McCarthyism - were expected to draw heated debate Thursday.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  Former Bush administration Education Secretary Rod Paige has asked the State Board of Education to delay its vote on proposed history and social studies curriculum.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010  he proposed revision of the social studies curriculum standard is drawing thousands of public comments.

Friday, April 30, 2010  The Houston school board has added its big voice to those opposing the state's proposed social studies standards.

Friday, March 12, 2010  The State Board of Education has preliminarily adopted new standards that will direct Texas teachers in social studies, history and economics for millions of students for the next decade.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  An effort to require Texas students to learn about congressional Medal of Honor recipients turned into an emotional debate about race for the State Board of Education.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010  The politically shifting State Board of Education has opened discussion of new social studies curriculum standards that could affect the publishing of textbooks nationwide.