How Texas schools will teach about the Muslim faith

How Texas schools will teach about the Muslim faith

September 8, 2026 · 39 min

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The episode discusses the new social studies curriculum standards in Texas and the debate surrounding the teaching of Islam.

In this week's episode, Matthew and Eleanor dig into the state's recently approved social studies curriculum standards and the controversy over how Islam is discussed. Their guests are Texas Tribune education reporter Jaden Edison and Ayaan Moledina, a 17-year-old Round Rock student who testified at state meetings over the topic.

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