While Bible-based lessons will not be mandatory, schools that incorporate them will receive additional funding. Boosters say ...

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

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

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

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

The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school ...

Texas gave final approval Friday to optional biblical lesson plans for kindergarten through 5th grade classes in state public ...

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

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

School districts serving more than two million elementary-school children would be able to adopt a curriculum that draws on ...

Critics say the curriculum, which would be optional, unfairly promotes Christian beliefs in public schools in Texas.

The curriculum’s approval was supported by Republican state leaders Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker ...