Texas State Board of Education

The Texas State Board of Education approved new social studies standards that will change how history is taught to elementary and middle school students by organizing it in chronological order.

The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages alongside works like Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations'. The 9-5 vote with one abstention sparked debate, with critics arguing it promotes Christianity over religious diversity and supporters claiming it reflects Judeo-Christian traditions foundational to the nation. The list will take effect in the 2030-31 school year for elementary students.

The Texas State Board of Education has voted to include Christian texts as required reading and is considering curriculum changes to prioritize Texas and U.S. history over world history in social studies classes.

The Texas State Board of Education approved a required reading list for public school students that includes Bible passages. The decision, made by a Republican-controlled board, has drawn criticism from opponents who argue against the inclusion of Christian teachings in the curriculum.

Texas is set to require public school students to study Bible stories and verses as part of a K-12 English and literature curriculum. The proposal, which includes mandatory reading of Christian texts and curriculum changes to focus more on Texas and U.S. history, has sparked debate over religious influence in education and constitutional separation of church and state.

The Texas State Board of Education will vote on a proposed reading list requiring Bible passages alongside works like 'Great Expectations' for public school students, with the policy set to take effect in 2030 if approved. Critics argue the list lacks diversity and violates church-state separation, while supporters claim it reflects Christian values foundational to American history.

Texas State Board of Education will vote on new social studies standards emphasizing pro-American views and Christian values, with a $67 million contract signed a year ago by Education Commissioner Mike Morath with MGT Impact Solutions. The contract and standards, criticized for lacking transparency and diversity, align with the controversial Bluebonnet reading program and face opposition from historians and board members.

The Texas State Board of Education will vote on a required reading list for public schools that includes Bible passages alongside literary works like Charles Dickens’ 'Great Expectations'. Critics argue the proposal lacks diversity and blurs the separation of church and state, while supporters claim it promotes Christian values. The list, if approved, would take effect in 2030 and is part of broader conservative efforts to incorporate religion into classrooms.

The Texas education board will vote on a required reading list for public schools that includes Bible passages, part of conservative efforts to incorporate Christian teachings. Critics argue it lacks diversity and blurs church-state separation, while supporters praise it as promoting 'strong faith and family values.'

Texas is set to vote on a proposal requiring Bible stories as mandatory reading in public schools, facing opposition over constitutional concerns and religious diversity. The plan includes stories like Noah’s Ark and Jesus’ teachings, with supporters arguing it reflects the nation’s founding values.

The Texas State Board of Education is debating a proposal to add instruction on civic engagement, patriotism, and Christianity while reducing focus on world history, culture, diversity, and race.