Alabama State Board of Education approves new textbooks after months-long dispute

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 901

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Alabama State Board of Education Thursday approved new textbooks for arts education and social studies after months of delays and disputes over content.

The board voted 5-4 to approve a list of recommendations for the books.

Gov. Kay Ivey, the chair of the board, and board members Tracie West, a Republican representing District 2; Yvette Richardson, a Democrat representing District 4; Democrat Tonya Chestnut, representing District 5 and Republican Marie Manning, representing …

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