Texas Sparks Debate with New Bible-Based School Curriculum
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El Paso ISD has clarified that it will not adopt the Bible-based Bluebonnet Curriculum, reversing an earlier statement that it would implement it by 2026. This decision follows the Texas State Board of Education's approval of the curriculum, which includes Bible teachings. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among El Paso residents, with some supporting the inclusion of religious teachings in schools and others opposing it. Other local districts have also decided against adopting the new curriculum, citing existing educational frameworks.
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