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
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.
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 materials later this week.
Texas Education Board to vote on controversial Bible-infused curriculum
The Board heard from more than 150 people about the new proposed curriculum during more than 8 hours of testimony.
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 education board supports Bible-based lessons in elementary schools
Critics say the curriculum, which would be optional, unfairly promotes Christian beliefs in public schools in Texas.
Texas education board OKs curriculum with lessons drawn from Bible
With the Trump administration promising to champion the conservative Christian movement, the lessons may also offer a playbook for the White House.
Texas school officials advance Bible-infused elementary curriculum
Texas education officials voted narrowly to offer preliminary approval on Tuesday for a new curriculum that includes Bible lessons for children starting in kindergarten, part of a growing effort in the state and elsewhere to bring Christian principles to 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 Education Board Backs Elementary School Curriculum With Biblical References
The state-developed instructional materials, known as Bluebonnet Learning, have been criticized for improperly bringing Christianity into the classroom.
Texas Education Board Backs Curriculum With Lessons Drawn From Bible
School districts serving more than two million elementary-school children would be able to adopt a curriculum that draws on the Bible.
Will Texas students soon learn Christian stories in their public school lessons?
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Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
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Texas State Board of Education signals support for Bible-infused curriculum
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Texas education board clears path to approving curriculum with Christian teachings
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State board of education considers new state K-5 curriculum criticized for including religious content
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