State-Developed Curriculum Gaining Momentum

Texas is pouring a ton of taxpayer cash into state-developed instructional materials called Bluebonnet Learning with the intention of replacing commercial curriculum products from companies like HMH and McGraw Hill.

Top K-12 officials in other states -- namely conservative states so far -- are trying to emulate the Texas Bluebonnet model. But they've met resistance from state lawmakers.

So far, two conservative-led state legislatures have blocked efforts by their respective education chiefs to move forward with something similar to what Texas is doing.

"The idea of states producing their own textbooks and learning resources to replace those created by established education companies has gained momentum since Texas introduced its Bluebonnet curriculum following sweeping curriculum overhaul legislation in 2023."

Full story (no paywall): https://marketbrief.edweek.org/regulation-policy/first-florida-now-alabama-state-education-chiefs-aim-to-copy-texas-bluebonnet-curriculum-model-hit-roadblocks-in-legislatures/2026/03