Mike Morath
Coverage of Mike Morath in the Nexus archive.
- Texas Quietly Began Work on Divisive History Curriculum a Year Ago
Texas State Board of Education will vote on new social studies standards emphasizing pro-American views and Christian values, with a $67 million contract signed a year ago by Education Commissioner Mike Morath with MGT Impact Solutions. The contract and standards, criticized for lacking transparency and diversity, align with the controversial Bluebonnet reading program and face opposition from historians and board members.
- Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
Texas has expanded state takeovers of local school districts, with the Texas Education Agency appointing leaders linked to Mike Miles, who implemented controversial reforms in Houston ISD. These reforms, which included scripted lessons, school closures, and staff reductions, improved test scores but sparked public protests. New districts like Austin, Beaumont, and Fort Worth now face similar policies under state-appointed officials with ties to Miles and education commissioner Mike Morath.