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State education board advances anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Jaden Edison The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· September 2, 2026
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Key points This decision was made by members of the State Board of Education. The State Board of Education made this decision despite pleas from Muslims to include a more inclusive representation of Islamic contributions.
A preliminary approval has been given to a rewrite of social studies lessons for Texas high schoolers. This decision was made by members of the State Board of Education. The rewrite has been criticized by Muslims who testified that it should include the positive contributions of people of Islamic faith to the world.
Further details about the rewrite and the concerns of the Muslim community are available. The State Board of Education made this decision despite pleas from Muslims to include a more inclusive representation of Islamic contributions.
The decision is preliminary, and more information can be found through the source publication.
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Published: September 2, 2026 ·
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