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This story was published in partnership with The Guardian. Texas, which exterminated or displaced most of the Indigenous people in the state, now wants to...
Texas has passed a law creating an “1836 Project” aimed at promoting values considered fundamental to state identity, as well as the launching of an advisory committee aimed at promoting “patriotic education.”
As a former student of Texas public schools, much of what I remember from Texas history class boils down to this: General López de Santa...
Unsplash/Banter Snaps Texas has passed a law creating an â1836 Projectâ aimed at promoting values considered fundamental to state identity, as well as the launching of an advisery committee aimed at promoting âpatriotic education.â Gov. Greg Abbott signed HB 2497 earlier this week, saying in a statement posted to Twitter that âwe must never forget why Texas became so exceptional in the first place.â âThe 1836 Project promotes patriotic education about Texas and ensures that the generations to come understand Texas values,â said Abbott. âEvery newco...
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Texas’ 1836 Project aims to promote 'patriotic education,' but critics worry it will gloss over state’s history of racism Posted By Heidi Pérez-Moreno, The Texas Tribune on Wed, Jun 9, 2021 at 10:29 AM click to enlarge Texas Tribune / Sophie Park The Tejano Monument, commemorating the contributions that Tejanos made to Texas history and culture, si...