Texas State Board To Decide On Bible Curriculum Controversial Bluebonnet Learning proposal faces fierce debate as public testimonies loomTexas is once again at the center of controversy as its state board of education gears up to decide whether to allow Bible stories to be included within public school lesson plans for English and Language Arts. Throughout the previous months, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has faced immense pressure from both supporters who argue for the benefits of biblical literacy and opponents who fear unconstitutional overreach. Mary Castle, the director of government relations for Texas Values, stated, "This is not a religious curriculum where we’re studying world religions; it’s not history either. His media company, eSpired, co-developed material for the curriculum, including The Kids Guide to the Bible. Whether the state board chooses to accept or reject the curriculum promises to deeply shape not only the students of Texas but also the national dialogue on the intersection of faith and public education.

Source: The Guardian November 18, 2024 23:48 UTC