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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
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.
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 approves Bible-infused curriculum for public schools
The Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to controversial new K-5 curriculum that weaves in Christian references.
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.
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.
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,
Texas Approves Bible-Based Lessons in Elementary Schools
Texas has approved a controversial new curriculum that allows elementary schools to incorporate Bible teachings into reading and language arts lessons. Schools adopting the optional program will receive additional state funding,
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 Psalms, as well as the New Testament, but will receive extr
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