The document discusses the history of curriculum development in Texas. It outlines legislation passed in 1981 that required Texas public schools to provide both a foundation curriculum of core subjects like math and science, as well as an enrichment curriculum including subjects like foreign languages and fine arts. It also discusses legal challenges to the state's exit exam and case studies showing benefits of integrating activities into the curriculum, leading to improved critical thinking skills. One case involved a teacher fired for refusing to use a mandated science program but later reinstated.

1. Curriculum Instruction William Allan Kritsonis, PhD