Bible, Texas

Texas higher education board is seeking $340 million to expand financial aid. Here's how.
A focus group conducted by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board revealed that 75% of students want to attend college but fear student debt.
Texas Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum
A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings. Eight of the 15 board members voted to approve Bluebonnet Learning,
Texas education board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools
Bluebonnet Learning incorporates Bible lessons into reading and language arts textbooks in public schools across the state.
Texas State Board of Education proposes taking over school library book ratings. Here's why
The State Board of Education is proposing to take on the rating of school library books, which mirrors legislation prefiled for the 2025 session.
Texas State Board of Ed wants power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books from public school libraries
Parents could petition the Texas State Board of Education to review books. Those found to be 'sexually explicit' would be removed from shelves.
Polk County Public Schools has removed more than 30 challenged books from school libraries
Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
Learning Curve: Texas schools still value librarians — but their numbers are starting to fall
Librarian positions in Texas public schools have fallen about 5 percent over the past decade, state education data shows. The current school year likely will bring more losses.
State Board of Education suggests allowing board to rate school library books
If approved, the board would be permitted to determine whether a book is appropriate in the state's public schools.
See the Texas teachers under investigation for the HISD-led certification cheating scandal
TEA is investigating the more than 210 teachers across the state who allegedly obtained fraudulent certification through a ...
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Voters will choose Austin ISD school board trustee to represent entire district in runoff election
Voters living within Austin ISD’s boundaries will elect a new school board member after none of the six candidates running ...
Texas education officials approve optional school curriculum that incorporates Bible lessons. Some say it’s unconstitutional
Public schools in Texas now have the option to use a new, state-written curriculum infused with Bible stories after the state ...
Texas education officials approve Bible-based lessons for K-5 schools
The optional curriculum for elementary schools aligns with Trump’s plans for a more conservative agenda in public school ...
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New Bible curriculum in Texas public schools faces scrutiny
Critics of the curriculum cite fear it will “entrench religion in public life” and could “diminish the protections that are ...
Department of Education dissolution targets at-risk Texas students
The potential dissolution of the Department of Education threatens Texas schools with significant funding losses, impacting ...
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Texas Education Agency
The latest Texas Education Agency news from The Texas Tribune. By Isaac Windes, San Antonio Report for The Texas Tribune Oct. 31, 2024 The composition of the state’s hand-picked curriculum ...
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Texas Education Agency accepts applications for new South San ISD leadership
The conservator overseeing the South San Independent School District Board of Trustees has written a letter to the Texas Education commissioner, recommending that a board of managers be appointed to ...