Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating Austin ISD for allegedly using teaching materials associated with the 1619 Project, a study of slavery's impact on U.S. history. This follows legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott in 2021 that bans such teachings and seeks to limit discussions on race and racism. Paxton's office aims to depose school leaders while asserting the necessity to uphold state law against what they deem critical race theory. This investigation has ignited further debate around educational content and ideological influences in Texas schools.
The investigation launched by Attorney General Ken Paxton into Austin ISD's curricula highlights a contentious debate over the teaching of race and history in Texas schools.
Governor Abbott's law, which bans teaching based on the 1619 Project, illustrates the state's effort to restrict discussions around critical race theory in education.
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