Texas Social Studies: Politician and Billionaires Are The Problem With Our Children’s Education
Hello SAISD Parents,
As most of you know, our Texas Politicians are doing whatever they can to remove books from our shelves and wash away white U.S. History. The State Board of Education voted to delay updating our social studies social curriculum until 2025. Let us keep in mind that the last time Texas updated this curriculum was over ten years ago. Many groups testified about what they think our children should be learning in K-12th, but it seems not everyone could agree. The proposed ideas would have taught World History in K-2, and counite in 3rd -5th, and when a student reaches 6th -8th, they would learn Texas history and U.S. History. These suggestions stem from the fact that our county has many people worldwide migrating to Texas. One would think that learning World History at a younger age would be necessary so our students can understand why people must seek refuge in the United States. This would help them define a migration and teach them about the different customs and cultural lifestyles worldwide.
Now all of this is being put on the back burner for the next two years as the SBOE looks over new or, as one board member Will Hickman stated, “We have time now to hear different ideas,” as he voted to delay this process until 2025. Then they wonder why teachers want to leave their jobs; maybe it’s time for these committees to stop rewriting our histories. It’s time to teach the truth when it comes to history. If these politicians need to return the classrooms to our teachers and parents, let them teach what they believe is grade-level appropriate. After all, our children spend many long hours with their teachers. Due to this delay, because of the revision process, all school districts interested in pursuing teaching studies about Asian American and American Indian/Native studies must apply under a separate approval process.
As for me, the one question I keep asking every legislation is what test these educational committees are taking to show us that they will be held accountable for our children’s education every year. As of today, it seems that their accountability, loyalty, and our children’s future education are based on the wealthy billionaire that fills their pockets. We often say that money can’t buy happiness, but know that in Texas, it can buy whatever type of education the rich feel is suitable for our children in our communities. If you want teachers to stay in our classrooms, allow our local districts, teachers, and parents to make more decisions on what our children need to learn because we’re not all living in the same community.
Lastly, if anyone has any concerns or questions, please email me at lena.lopez@saobserver.com
Have a Blessed Week, Lena Lopez
