Texas education board approves controversial school curriculum changes

The State Board of Education gave final approval to changes to Texas' high school social studies curriculum. The changes involve how students will learn about Islam and Christianity.The revised social studies curriculum covers U.S. history, government and world geography.Texas Board of Education approves changesThe board made some tweaks, but ultimately approved the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).This comes after dozens of people signed up for public testimony, the majority voicing their opposition to the revised curriculum.Muslim advocates raise concerns over Islam curriculum wordingMany Muslim speakers voiced concerns over the wording used to explain early Islam. One specific point many brought up was the explanation of early Islam focused on military campaigns, slavery and female captives.The board also approved language saying that "radical Islam" motivated the 9/11 attacks, instead of more narrowly focusing on the terrorist groups behind the attack.Board vote splits a