The Spring ISD school board effectively rejected a proposal this week to adopt the state's Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum, with trustees taking a split vote.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/04/11/518667/spring-branch-does-not-approve-bluebonnet-math-curriculum-in-split-vote/

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Spring ISD rejects Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum in split vote

The state-developed Bluebonnet Learning math curriculum does not contain any Bible-infused lessons, unlike the reading and language arts curriculum. The latter has received criticism for its religious references since its approval by the Texas State Board of Education late last year. 

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The Fort Bend Independent School District will move forward with a controversial Bible-based curriculum— opposed strongly by community members— after a Monday board vote approving a free sample set of materials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2025/03/25/516815/fort-bend-isd-board-approves-bluebonnet-learning-curriculum-sample-set-despite-opposition/

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Fort Bend ISD board approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum sample set despite opposition

The board's overwhelming approval was only for a sample of the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum, a state-developed elementary curriculum that includes biblical references in reading and language arts lessons. The district will use the free sample to compare the curriculum to its current lesson plans for elementary students.

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A petition against Conroe ISD’s implementation of the controversial Bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum has gained traction, receiving more than 1,300 signatures as of Wednesday afternoon.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2025/03/19/516353/petition-against-conroe-isds-bible-infused-curriculum-picks-up-steam/

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Petition against Conroe ISD’s use of Bible-infused curriculum picks up steam 

In February, trustees for the school district north of Houston voted to adopt the controversial state-approved curriculum for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

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A woman was removed from a Fort Bend Independent School District board meeting on Monday after urging board members to refrain from adopting Texas' Bible-focused curriculum and flipping off a member she called fascist.

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Woman removed from Fort Bend ISD board meeting amid discussion about Bible-infused curriculum

Trustees for Fort Bend ISD, a Houston-area district that touts itself as one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Texas, did not vote on the controversial curriculum Monday and did not indicate if or when they plan to take such a vote.

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A coalition of legal organizations has called on Texas school district leaders to reject the adoption of a recently approved state curriculum heavily infused with references to Christianity and biblical teachings.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2025/01/31/512564/legal-rights-groups-urge-school-leaders-not-to-adopt-texas-bible-infused-curriculum/

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Legal rights groups urge school leaders not to adopt Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum

The coalition of legal organizations told Texas school district leaders that it would “take any action” necessary to protect the rights of students and their families.

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Conroe ISD trustees take up discussions on Bible-focused curriculum

During a more than five hour special meeting on Tuesday, some trustees signaled interest in adopting the curriculum, while public speakers urged members to refrain from approving the lessons.

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