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 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 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 Board of Education to vote on first state-developed textbooks Nov. 18
Schools would not be required to use the state materials, but districts that do so would receive up to $60 per student to purchase and print them.
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 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.
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.
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State Board of Education voting on use of Bible stories in public school lessons
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State board of education considers new state K-5 curriculum criticized for including religious content
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Board of Elementary and Secondary Education set to meet in Holyoke
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