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David, Ann D.; Consalvo, Annamary; Grote-Garcia, Stephanie; Burke, Amy; Jansky, Katrina; Semingson, Peggy – English in Texas, 2020
This article discusses the current contradictory policies surrounding the push for phonics instruction in Texas schools. Focusing on this current iteration of the reading wars, this article seeks to help teachers develop a historical context for reading instruction, review existing research on learning to read, and turn that knowledge into…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Reading Instruction, Phonics, Educational Policy
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Saldaña, Lilliana Patricia – Association of Mexican American Educators Journal, 2021
This article traces how Mexican American Studies (MAS) scholar activists led and supported a statewide movement for MAS in Texas. As a Xicana feminist scholar activist, Saldan~a draws from her retrospective memory and personal archive of organizational notes, movement documents, personal testimonies before the State Board of Education, and photos,…
Descriptors: Mexican Americans, Curriculum, Course Content, Minority Groups
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Kriese, Tracy – English in Texas, 2017
This column is a review of three areas of interest to Texas ELAR educators: the ELAR/SLAR TEKS revision, recent news from the Texas Education Agency, and the status of several bills relating to assessment. Included is a summary of the past two years of the ELAR/SLAR TEKS revision process and information about next steps in that process.
Descriptors: Language Arts, Spanish, English, Standardized Tests
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Kriese, Tracy – English in Texas, 2016
The 2015-2016 year has been an especially busy one in Texas education. Teachers and other professionals had opportunities to participate in the revision of the English language and Spanish language arts and reading Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (ELAR/SLAR TEKS), a process that is now nearing completion. As a result of several bills signed…
Descriptors: Educational Legislation, State Legislation, State Standards, Student Evaluation