Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state ...

The SBOE approved the material by an 8-7 vote with only Republican members voting for it. All Democratic members and three ...

The lesson plans – intended to boost children’s reading skills – ignited controversy as parents, education advocates and ...

The Texas state school board on Friday approved an optional elementary school curriculum that includes Bible-based lessons ...

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next ...

It’s the latest in a series of GOP efforts to bring Christianity into classrooms – but opponents say it’s inappropriate and ...

The Texas State Board of Education has adopted new curriculum that will include lessons focused on the Biblical teachings and ...

“Several books of the Christian Bible describe a man who lived a long, long time ago — nearly 2,000 years ago — in a part of ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas would allow Bible-infused lessons in elementary schools under changes that were set for a final ...

Texas has approved a controversial new curriculum that allows elementary schools to incorporate Bible teachings into reading and language arts lessons. Schools adopting the optional program will ...

Bible on a school desk in a classroom ... Supporters say the lessons help students in kindergarten through fifth grade better ...

Supporters argued the Bible is a core feature of American history and that teaching it will enrich lessons. The vote allows schools in Texas, which has more than 5 million public school students ...