1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum
- More than 300 Texas school districts and charter schools plan to use a new state reading curriculum known as Bluebonnet, which includes references to the Bible, according to data obtained by The Texas Tribune.
- The State Board of Education narrowly approved the Bluebonnet curriculum, facing concerns from religious scholars and advocacy groups.
- Supporters argue the curriculum enhances understanding of U.S. history, while the ACLU of Texas warns it may impose religious beliefs on students.
- Many districts express concerns about the curriculum's rigor and its ability to align with state educational standards.
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1 in 4 Texas School Districts Sign up for New Bible-Infused Curriculum
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1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum
More than 300 Texas school districts and charter schools have signaled plans to use a state-developed reading and language arts curriculum that attracted national attention last year for its heavy references to the Bible and Christianity, according to data obtained by The Texas Tribune.
1 in 4 Texas school districts sign up for new Bible-infused curriculum - MyParisTexas
The numbers may grow as the state collects more data. Some districts adopted the plan not for its religious emphasis but for more funding and to better align with teaching requirements. More than 300 Texas school districts and charter schools have signaled plans to use a state-developed reading and language arts curriculum that attracted national attention last year for its heavy references to the Bible and Christianity, according to data obtain…
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