Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
Officials in Texas are set to vote this week on a controversial new public school curriculum that incorporates Christian lessons from the Bible as early as kindergarten while putting less focus on other faiths.
Will Texas students soon learn Christian stories in their public school lessons?
Teachers, parents and advocates packed the State Board of Education meeting this week ahead of Tuesday’s tight preliminary vote on the state-crafted
Plan to allow Bible material in Texas elementary school lessons narrowly passes preliminary vote
The vote moves the board one step closer to signing off on what is known as the “Bluebonnet” textbook, which drew hours of often emotional testimony.
Texas Students May Soon Be Reading Bible Stories in English Classes
Fifth graders read lengthy passages about the Biblical account of the Last Supper as part of an art history lesson. Third grade lessons on ancient Rome repeatedly reference Roman deities as “mythical” while offering no such qualifiers for the Christian god.
Texas State Board of Education weighs Bible-infused materials, vote expected this week
The Texas State Board of Education heard hours of testimony about proposed state-developed curriculum that's drawn fire for inclusion of Bible stories
Texas Officials Back Elementary School Curriculum With Biblical References
The Texas state education board has backed curriculum materials for elementary-school students that parents, a teachers union and liberal advocacy groups have criticized for improperly bringing Christianity into the classroom.
Texas officials support Bible-based lessons in elementary schools
Texas education officials on Tuesday voted to support an optional elementary-school curriculum that would include lessons based on the Bible, which opponents say unfairly promotes Christian beliefs in public schools.
Bible stories in school curriculum? Texas State Education Board hints at possible approval
The Texas State Board of Education signaled it will approve a controversial set of resources that's received blowback for inclusion of Bible stories.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
The vote moves the Texas State Board of Education one step closer to signing off on what is known as the 'Bluebonnet' textbook.
Texas Weighs Use of Bible Teachings in School Lessons
Texas public schools may soon have the option to incorporate Bible-based teachings into their curriculum, a proposal that has ignited heated debate among educators, parents, and religious groups. The plan,
Possibility of Bible stories in Texas schools sparks debate | Morning in America
Texas' state board of education will vote Friday on a proposal to allow Bible stories in English and Language Arts curriculum that could be used in public schools throughout the state.  #Texas #Bible
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State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum
Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the ...
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Texas education board advances Bible-infused curriculum for K-5
The vote moves the Texas State Board of Education one step closer to signing off on what is known as the "Bluebonnet" ...
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Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible Studies in Public Schools as Wave of Faith-Based Classroom Initiatives Sweeps Nation
The Texas State Board of Education will vote on Tuesday whether to approve a public school curriculum that heavily ...
State board of education considers new state K-5 curriculum criticized for including religious content
At Anson Jones Elementary in Dallas students are learning math skills through Amplify, a curriculum Dallas and Fort Worth ISD ...