Will the Republicans Block Mexican American Studies? Update
by Tony D on 02/01/14
This is a quick update on the status of M.A.S. after the Texas
State Board of Education meeting. Expect an updated
press release Monday, Feb. 3, 2014.
The TX SBOE did not vote on MAS Friday, Jan. 31.
Tea Party rep Barbara Cargill TX SBOE chair blocked voting on MAS in April, too.
As chair she sets the agenda. She must making voting on the
curriculum an action item at the next meeting April 8-10.
Democrat SBOE rep Ruben Cortez wants a vote. The
Republican Party must not shut down Mexican American
History and culture. We should get to see the SBOE vote.
Please come back Monday for our updated press release and
stay in touch as we are organizing for the next step in April.
This website, this blog, and also NP Radio are the best ways
to stay updated.
NP Radio: Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say
Tuesdays 6p-7p 90.1FM KPFT, Houston, TX
www.kpft.org
www.mastexas.org
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