Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul
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Texas' social studies curriculum will require students learn about communism perils under new standards approved by State Board of Education, taking effect fall 2030.
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Set to take effect in the fall of 2030, "the model, favored by conservatives on the board, boosts the proportion of Texas history, and removes standalone world cultures courses," the piece said.
"Third grade will now begin with ‘birth of Western civilizations’ and eighth grade will become a Texas history-only capstone course."
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