TribCast: How Texas schools will teach about Islam

By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune
September 8, 2026

In this week’s episode of the TribCast, hosts Matthew and Eleanor speak with Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old student activist from Round Rock. They discuss Texas’ new social studies curriculum, which the State Board of Education approved last week. Over the objection of many Muslims, the lessons call for a portrayal of Islam that largely emphasizes violence and conflict with the West.

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