Rep. Alma Allen, D-Houston, announced she would not seek reelection after 20 years in the Texas House and endorsed her son, former State Board of Education member Lawrence Allen, Jr., to succeed her.
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Under Senate Bill 12, authored by Republican state Sen. Brandon Creighton of Conroe, all student clubs "based on sexual orientation or gender identity" will be banned statewide after the Texas law goes into effect Sept. 1.
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A bill greenlit by the Texas Senate on Monday would block school districts from purchasing instructional materials that do not use the terms “Before Christ” (B.C.) and “Anno Domini” (A.D.) when referring to historical time periods.
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Senate Bill 2617 passed the chamber on a 22-9 vote, sending the proposal to the Texas House for further consideration just two weeks before the legislative session is set to end.
Conroe ISD has approved a controversial new curriculum that implements biblical references into reading and language arts lessons for elementary school students.
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The Bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum was approved in November by the Texas State Board of Education. Schools in the state are not required to use the curriculum, but there are financial incentives for those that do.
Texas would allow Bible-infused lessons in elementary schools under changes that were set for a final vote Friday and could test boundaries between religion and public education in the U.S.
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The board has heard emotional testimony from parents, teachers and advocates for and against the lesson plans earlier this week. If approved, Texas would become the first state to sign off on a curriculum of this kind.
A majority of the Texas State Board of Education signaled its support Tuesday for a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings. An official vote is expected Friday.
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Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian.
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D.C. Caldwell has branded himself a "fusion" candidate, seeking the nominations of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Green parties.
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D.C. Caldwell is a local educator running to represent District 10 on the State Board of Education. He's branded himself a "fusion" candidate, seeking the nominations of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Green parties.
The State Board of Education was originally going to consider the course when members meet this week, but the new chair delayed its consideration.
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s ongoing push to pass school voucher legislation failed again this month, taking increased funding for public schools and teacher raises down with it.
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