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 Barbara Cargill listens to testimony during the board's meeting. ©Bob Daemmrich

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