Texas Education Board Poised for Democratic Shift, but Changes May Take Time, UH Professor Says

564 Votes Could Flip Texas Education Board, Reopen Christianity And Islam Fight

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564 Votes Could Flip Texas Education Board

A Democrat who pledged to remove religiously influenced curriculum holds the narrow lead that could flip Texas’ State Board of Education, putting the Republican-led panel’s recent history reforms within reach of reconsideration. Dana Van de Walker (D) led State Board of Education member Audrey Young (R-District 8) by 564 votes, 300,108 to 299,544, in returns […]

Texas Democrats poised to flip education board, threatening Bible in schools

Democrats are on track to win a narrow majority on the state Board of Education, imperiling Biblical education in public schools and other policies.

Texas Democrats Eye End to Bible Reading Mandate as 564-Vote Race Threatens GOP's 32-Year School Board Grip

Texas Democrats are poised to take control of the State Board of Education after flipping three seats, but their eight-to-seven majority depends on certification of a 564-vote win.

A shakeup on the Texas State Board of Education gives Democrats greater sway over curriculum

DALLAS — A shakeup on the Texas State Board of Education will give Democrats greater say over what students learn — and potentially dampen the impact of conservative curriculum decisions approved this year.

Texas education board poised for Democratic shift, but changes may take time, UH professor says

The Texas State Board of Education is poised to shift from a Republican majority to a Democratic one following this week's election. However, an education expert says sweeping changes are unlikely to come quickly.