ABSTRACT
The ultimate goal of this chapter of the study was to review and document the representation of Latinos in the TEKS for US It focuses on the content of the TEKS and only make reference to its structure when it serves to restrict or define the content. History Since 1877 and in the final section, "African Americans and American Indians," the representation of two groups in both courses will be reviewed. The undeniable and astounding fact remains that no specific mention is made at all of Hispanics, Latinos, Mexican Americans or any Latino group in the entire TEKS for US history. In conclusion, American Indians are the least represented of the three groups. More importantly, African Americans have four significant individuals identified as worthy of knowing about in Texas classrooms, whereas Latinos and American Indians have none. There is no reference ever made to them as Latinos, Hispanics, Mexican Americans or any specific national-origin group.
