Social Studies Newsletter
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Today's newsletter provides information on the following topics:
- Public Comments for Proposed Amendments to the Social Studies TEKS
- Amended Proclamation 2024
- Recruitment of Volunteers to Serve as Proclamation 2024 State Review Panel (SRP) Members
Public Comments for Proposed Amendments to the Social Studies TEKS
At the special September 26, 2022, State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting, the SBOE approved for first reading and filing authorization proposed amendments to social studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for kindergarten–grade 8 and five high school courses: Economics with Emphasis on the Free Enterprise System and Its Benefits, United States History Studies Since 1877, World History Studies, World Geography Studies, and United States Government. The SBOE is scheduled to consider the proposed amendments to the TEKS for second reading and final adoption at its November 2022 meeting.
At the August/September SBOE meeting, the board determined that it would not move forward with new social studies standards. Instead, the board asked TEA staff to recommend amendments to the current standards only to address requirements from Senate Bill (SB) 3, 87th Texas Legislature, Second Called Session, 2021. Those recommendations are included in the current proposal. For more information regarding the social studies TEKS review, please visit
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/curriculum-standards/teks-review/2021-2022-social-studies-teks-review.
The official public comment period for the proposed amendments to the social studies TEKS is now open. To view the proposed revisions and submit public comments, visit
http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/SBOE_Rules_(TAC)/Proposed_State_Board_of_Education_Rules/.
Please be sure to include the grade or course, the number of the knowledge and skill statement, and the letter of the student expectation for which you are providing public comment if applicable. Public comments are shared with SBOE members each week during the public comment period. Specific, actionable feedback submitted early in the 30-day timeframe provides SBOE members with more information and time to consider the comment. Providing feedback early in the process is the best way to ensure that your feedback will likely impact the final draft.
Public Comment Period: October 14, 2022–November 14, 2022
Earliest Possible Date of Adoption: November 2022 SBOE meeting
Amended Proclamation 2024
Proclamation 2024 was amended to adjust the timeline at the September State Board of Education (SBOE) meeting. The amended proclamation is available on the Proclamations webpage.
We are now recruiting Proclamation 2024 State Review Panel (SRP) Members.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) needs volunteers to review materials under Proclamation 2024 (which includes the new Personal Financial Literacy and Economics course as well as science, technology applications, and several career and technical education courses). Teachers, administrators, parents, business community members, and others with appropriate content knowledge are welcome. Please consider joining us—or nominating someone else to join us for the Proclamation 2024 state review panel (SRP) by submitting a Proclamation 2024 SRP Application.
Thank you for your commitment to serving Texas students.
Social Studies Team
Curriculum Standards and Student Support Division
curriculum@tea.texas.gov
(512) 463-9581
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