How Did The Texas State School Board of Education Become so Influential Over What Book Are Used in Nationwide?

by Benvie

It has become more well known (and more well maligned) the influence that one partisan states' textbook decisions have on the nation as a whole. I'm curious how this lopsided situation came to being and also of if there has been movement to change it.

How Texas Inflicts Bad Textbooks on Us

Don't Know Much About History

spartanburger91

It's a big state, and therefore a big market. Wonder why you can buy a recliner in South Carolina and find a tag confirming compliance with California regulations? Same story.