Austin Texas USA, May 19 2010: The Texas State Board of Education garnered national headlines with its debate over revisions proposed for the history, social studies and government curriculum taught in Texas public schools. A conservative majority of the 15-member elected board pushed through controversial changes that among other things glossed over the role of Thomas Jefferson and the Enlightenment in American history. Conservative board member Ken Mercer of San Antonio makes a point on black history during a board meeting. ©Bob Daemmrich

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