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

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

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 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 ...

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 ...

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

Executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty Amanda Tyler discusses Texas’ implementation of bible ...

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 ...

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 ...