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Jun 26, 2026 The Texas State Board of Education approved curriculum and reading changes that added required Bible passages and reduced emphasis on parts of U.S. and global history. Corroborated Information, Memory and Manipulation
The changes used state education power to reshape public memory and civic knowledge for millions of students.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Texas mandates Bible passages as required reading in public schools — The Texas state board of education has approved a new statewide reading list that mandates Bible passages as required reading for over 5 million public school students.
- Texas Board of Education approves controversial curriculum changes — The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, has given preliminary approval to a new social studies curriculum that de-emphasizes global history outside of Europe and omits many negative aspects of U.S.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 75 – 2026-06-20–2026-06-26
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Sep 17, 2025 The Education Department partnered with conservative groups for patriotism and liberty programming Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The partnership raised concerns that public education channels were being used to promote a narrow ideological narrative.
Independently corroborated by6 independent news desks
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- Education Department Partners with Conservative Groups for Programming — The Education Department announced a partnership with conservative organizations to provide educational programming on patriotism and liberty.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 35 – 2025-09-13–2025-09-19
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May 29, 2025 Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters installed a social studies curriculum that included 2020 election conspiracy theories and Christian nationalist themes Tier 1 · Primary Information, Memory and Manipulation
The curriculum used state education power to embed disputed political narratives into public instruction and civic memory.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Oklahoma State Superintendent installs controversial curriculum — Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has implemented a new social studies curriculum that includes conspiracy theories about the 2020 election and elements of Christian nationalism.
Verified: Tier 1 primary record
Week 19 – 2025-05-24–2025-05-30
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