Texas Debates Bible's Role in Public School Curriculum Amid Controversy
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Texas education officials are set to vote on a proposed curriculum that incorporates Bible readings into public school English and language arts classes for kindergarten through fifth grade. Proponents argue it provides context for historical texts and artworks, while opponents, including the Texas Freedom Network and the American Federation of Teachers, argue it violates the separation of church and state by favoring Christianity. If approved, the curriculum would not be mandatory but financially incentivized, reflecting a broader trend of integrating conservative Christian ideology in public education.
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- Texas Education Board to Vote on Bible-Infused Lessons in Public Schools The New York Times
- Texas Education Board to vote on controversial new curriculum that includes Bible teachings for 2.3 million public school students ABC13 Houston
- How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism The Texas Tribune
- Mike Huckabee’s ‘Faith-Based’ Media Company Contributed to New Texas Curriculum Yahoo! Voices
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