The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is set to conclude its divisive rewrite of high school social studies standards this week. With a pivotal vote on the horizon, the board is focused on various issues, including the influence of religious teachings and the portrayal of Islam in the curriculum. There has been significant opposition from board members against what they term Marxist and Islamic influences, prompting discussions on adding religious content into high school curriculums. Additionally, Muslim Texans have expressed concerns that the proposed changes misrepresent Islam, labeling it as violent and un-American. As the SBOE reconvenes to finalize these revisions, the implications of these educational changes are already being widely debated.