123 - The Father of Texas Education: Mirabeau Lamar’s Complicated Legacy

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we'll discuss the story of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the “Father of Texas Education,” Lamar helped set aside public land for schools and universities, supported moving the capital to Austin, and dreamed of a powerful independent Texas, but his legacy also includes debt, conflict, and the failed Santa Fe Expedition. Sources: Texas S...