The Texas State Board of Education has approved changes to the state’s high school social studies curriculum, sparking a heated debate over how students will learn about Islam, Christianity and the September 11 attacks. The revised standards include language stating that 'radical Islam' motivated the 9/11 attacks and require students to examine aspects of early Islamic history involving military campaigns, slavery and the treatment of women. Show more Show less
‘Radical Islam motivated 9/11...’: Texas Education Board approves curriculum changes on religion
The Texas State Board of Education has approved changes to the state’s high school social studies curriculum, sparking a heated debate over how students will learn about Islam, Christianity and the September 11 attacks. The revised standards include language stating that 'radical Islam' motivated the 9/11 attacks and require students to examine aspects of early Islamic history involving military campaigns, slavery and the treatment of women.
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