As part of its advocacy for Latinx students & English Language Learners, MASBA has long advocated for Mexican American Studies. In 2018, the Texas State Board of Education formally approved moving forward with the formulation of Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills for a course titled, “Ethnic Studies, Mexican American Studies.” Below are resources for districts and schools that are creating courses in Mexican American Studies.
MASBA Resolution on the Need for TEKS for Mexican American Studies
SBOE approval of TEKS for Mexican American Studies, effective July 1, 2019
SBOE Social Studies TEKS for Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies
RGV Coalition for Mexican American Studies in K-12 Education
Houston ISD Mexican American Studies TEKS
THECB Field of Study Curriculum for Mexican American Studies