State Journal

Members of the Texas board of education have spent a lot of time lately exchanging allegations about religious extremism and claims of federal meddling in local schools.

And that has some observers there wondering how the board is going to meet its summer deadline for adopting K-12 standards, called Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills.

Six board members backed by conservative religious groups say the draft standards are not only weak, but also have been influenced by national models and represent an unwanted federal intrusion. They aren't about to be rushed into...