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

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

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

Officials in Texas have backed a controversial new public school curriculum that would incorporate Christian lessons from the ...

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

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 ...

In a preliminary vote on Tuesday, Texas education officials approved a proposal to allow lessons about the Bible into public ...

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