Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories - NYTimes

In a country that cannot come to a consensus on fundamental questions — how restricted capitalism should be, whether immigrants are a burden or a boon, to what extent the legacy of slavery continues to shape American life — textbook publishers are caught in the middle. On these questions and others, classroom materials are not only shaded by politics, but are also helping to shape a generation of future voters. ....
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/12/us/texas-vs-california-history-textbooks.html