The Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House of Representatives not only blasted SBOE, but they also brought out Texas’ first official state Historian to back them up.
Democratic state Rep. Trey Martinez Fisher of San Antonio said Wednesday the board had become a “national circus” amid fiery debates over proposed new curriculum standards that will dictate what students in Texas learn over the next decade.
Jesus F. de la Teja, a Texas history professor tapped to review the board’s proposals, said members are promoting a “romantic” and male-dominated view of history that ignores the state’s multicultural heritage.
Dr. de la Teja is also a Professor of History at my alma mater, Texas State – San Marcos.
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