A required reading list before the State Board of Education would present a predominantly Christian perspective to public school students, Jewish leaders say.
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Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board
The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons.
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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal.
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
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Texas students saw slight gains in math, stalled progress in reading, STAAR results show
Elementary and middle school students attending Texas public schools showed small gains on state math exams but remained relatively flat in reading.
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Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests
Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.
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Texas’ charter school boom may soon bust, experts caution
Texas’ charters continued growing this school year, but the pace slowed. Experts warn that the enrollment drop facing traditional school districts could also affect charters.
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Texas schools say they still face budget difficulties despite $8.5 billion boost
Public school leaders told lawmakers how they’re navigating finances, teacher quality and special education after last year’s state funding overhaul.
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How Cherokee farming traditions are transforming one Texas school
Native American crops and storytelling connect students, families and culture at this Austin elementary.
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Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students
School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, investigation shows.
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Austin ISD’s bid to avoid state takeover rejected by Texas Education Agency
TEA officials on Thursday denied the district’s request to approve a partnership to run its three chronically failing schools that would have put a pause on the campuses’ accountability rating.
