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You don’t need to panic about Bibles in public schools
The Bible classes that survive legal scrutiny are mundane and often poorly attended — and they have a legitimate academic purpose.
Texas tees up likely legal battle with biblical public school lessons
Texas has joined the states mixing the Bible with public school classrooms, setting up another potential legal showdown. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 on Friday to
Texas school board approves optional curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons for K-5 classes
Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state’s school board voted in favor of the material on Friday.
Read excerpts of what Texas lessons may include about the Bible, Christianity
“Several books of the Christian Bible describe a man who lived a long, long time ago — nearly 2,000 years ago — in a part of the world that is very far from here. The man was named Jesus. One of the books of the Bible describes Jesus giving a talk atop a small mountain,” the materials reads.
State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. Texas school districts don’t have to use it but will receive $60 per student if they do.
Contentious 'Christianity infused' curriculum for Texas public schools expected to be approved Friday
The State Board of Education passed the 'Bluebonnet Curriculum' in a preliminary vote. A North Texas seat vacated before the election may push the material through.
Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school classrooms.
Texas Education board approves Bible-infused curriculum for public schools
In a narrow vote, The State Board of Education approved the final version of a controversial public school curriculum for K-5 students that largely centers arou
Texas board approves public school reading material that includes Bible stories
Only Republican members of the education board voted for it. All Democratic members and three Republicans opposed it.
The Bible can now be taught in Texas public schools
Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools, joining other Republican-led states that pushed this year to give religion a larger presence in public classrooms.
Texas approves curriculum allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools
Schools would be able to choose to use it starting in the '25-'26 school year. Developed by the Texas Education Agency earlier this year, the curriculum introduces Bible-based lessons, such as the Golden Rule,
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