In brief
Kate Rogers, the CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo, has resigned following public criticism from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick. Patrick called her academic paper questioning the education policies of the Republican-controlled Legislature and advocating for a broader historical narrative of the Alamo 'shocking.' The resignation highlights ongoing tensions regarding how U.S. history, particularly on topics like slavery and race, is taught.
The CEO of the Alamo Trust, Kate Rogers, announced her resignation after facing backlash from Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who criticized her for her views on the historic site. Patrick suggested in a letter that Rogers should resign or be removed from her role, describing her academic paper on the educational policies of the GOP-led Legislature as 'shocking.' In her statement, Rogers expressed regret but felt it was best to step down amidst the controversy. The discussion underscores a broader conflict about how history, especially regarding the Alamo, slavery, and race, should be told in educational settings. Rogers's resignation highlights increasing political pressures affecting narratives of U.S. history, especially from conservative leaders like Patrick, who intends to preserve traditional interpretations of events like the siege of the Alamo.
