Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional
Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state ...
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Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
the teacher guide for that lesson also mentions Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and other faiths. Another kindergarten unit about art appreciation primarily would focus on the Bible’s Book of Genesis ...
Bible-infused lessons for Texas public schools narrowly approved
The lesson plans – intended to boost children’s reading skills – ignited controversy as parents, education advocates and ...
Texas State Board of Education OKs hotly debated state-created lessons with Bible stories
The SBOE approved the material by an 8-7 vote with only Republican members voting for it. All Democratic members and three ...
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Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas
The curriculum incorporates into English lessons stories from the Bible such as Jesus and his Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the Prodigal Son and the Old Testament tale of Esther. It has ...
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Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say its unconstitutional
the teacher guide for that lesson also mentions Islam, Judaism, Hinduism and other faiths. Another kindergarten unit about art appreciation would primarily focus on the Bible’s Book of Genesis ...
Texas schools can now teach Bible-based reading lessons
Texas schools will not be required to use "BlueBonnet" curriculum, which includes lessons from the books of Genesis and ...
The Hill2d
Texas approves optional Bible-based lessons for public schools
Louisiana is looking to add posters of the Ten Commandments into all public school classrooms, while Oklahoma is adding copies of the Bible to classrooms and mandating the book be used in lessons. Bo ...
Austin American-Statesman2d
Texas State Board of Education OKs hotly debated state-created lessons with Bible stories
Republican members who voted against the materials noted they did so out of concern for the lessons' quality, rather than the use of the Bible stories. In a statement released this week ...
CBS News5d
Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise
The curriculum — designed by the state's public education agency — would allow teachings from the Bible such as the Golden Rule and lessons from books such as Genesis into classrooms.
Los Angeles Times1d
Texas education board approves Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools
AUSTIN, Texas — 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 ...
The Hill4d
Texas education officials vote to back optional Bible lessons for K-5 classes: Reports
In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public school classrooms, according to multiple news reports. The state Board ...