Chapter 4: Making Sense of the Message: The Perceptions and Impact of State Legislation that Challenges the Teaching of Hard History

In December 2021, Texas lawmakers passed a bill related to the national debate and politicization of critical race theory (CRT). Texas Senate Bill 3 seemingly limits the teaching of “sensitive” topics. These perceived limitations may present challenges for social studies teachers in the state. This study examines the knowledge and perspectives of social studies educators regarding Texas SB 3 and its impact on Texas 6-12 social studies teachers’ classroom pedagogy.