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Texas considers making Bible readings part of public school classes

June 27, 2026

Texas might soon require public schools to spend class time on Bible passages every year. A state education board controlled by Republicans plans to vote on a new rule that would mix well-known Christian writings with other classic texts. If approved, students starting around 2030 would read the sam

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Texas school rules spark debate over history lessons

June 27, 2026

Texas education officials are about to decide how history and reading will be taught in public schools starting in 2030. The State Board of Education, mostly made up of Republicans, has spent months reviewing new rules that would give more attention to Christian ideas in elementary classes while red

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Could Bible stories help Texas students? A closer look at the debate.

June 27, 2026

Texas is considering adding Bible stories to its public school lessons starting in 2030. The idea isn’t just for younger kids to hear fun tales like David and Goliath. Older students would dig deeper, looking at themes in history and culture. Some people like the plan because they say these stories

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What’s Really Happening in Texas Schools Over Bible Lessons?

June 24, 2026

Texas is mixing religion into its school lessons in a big way. A new plan wants kids as young as six to read Bible verses regularly. The state says this helps students understand American culture and laws. But not everyone agrees. Some leaders have gone too far with their words. One even called Tex

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Texas Classrooms May Soon See the Ten Commandments

April 22, 2026

A federal appeals court recently decided Texas can force public schools to post the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The decision came after a lower court had blocked the state’s new rule. The law requires a poster version of the commandments to be placed where students can easily see it. The j

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Texas education officials clash over funding and curriculum changes

April 11, 2026

A group of Texas Democrats on the State Board of Education is raising alarms about a $70, 000 grant that funded social studies curriculum work. The money came from a conservative nonprofit and went to a university program led by Dr. Donald Frazier, who helps set education standards. The Democrats ar

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Texas Schools Shift Focus to Local History and Biblical Texts

April 11, 2026

Texas is making big changes to what students learn in social studies. The state’s education board recently voted to focus more on Texas and U. S. history while cutting back on world history and culture. Some parents and teachers worry this shift leaves out important perspectives. Others argue it’s t

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What stories should Texas students read?

April 9, 2026

Texas education officials are arguing over a new rule that would make Bible stories part of the required reading for public school kids from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Some parents and religious leaders say these stories belong in schools because they shaped America’s history and values. Ot

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Should Texas schools teach from the Bible? A curriculum fight heats up

April 8, 2026

Texas leaders are squaring off over a big idea that could reshape what students read in public schools. A recent state law asked educators to pick one book or passage for every grade, from kindergarten through high school. Out of hundreds of suggestions, several come straight from the Bible. Little

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Texas' School Choice Plan: What Parents Need to Know

January 24, 2026

Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain