In a statement, GCISD says — again — that the district does not teach critical race theory. "The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills, or TEKS, are state standards for what students should know and be able to do in each grade level," the statement reads. "These are adopted by the State Board of Education and are then shared with school districts across the state to determine curriculum to best meet these standards. As we encourage our students to take ownership of their learning, they often have choice in how they approach an assignment or the topic they research and study, as long as they can demonstrate mastery of the TEKS. This does not mean, however, that Critical Race Theory is part of GCISD’s curriculum."