Austin Texas USA, May 19 2010: The Texas State Board of Education garnered national headlines with their debate over revisions proposed for the history curriculum taught in Texas schools. A conservative majority of the 15-member board pushed through controversial revisions that among other things glossed over the role of Thomas Jefferson in American history. Board member Mavis Knight listens to testimony from educators. ©Bob Daemmrich

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