What You Need to Know about the Texas State Board of Education’s Bible Curriculum Decision

Your November 2024 SBOE Rundown On Nov. 22, 2024, the State Board of Education (SBOE) met to take its final vote on whether to approve Bluebonnet Learning, the state’s controversial, Bible-infused elementary school reading curriculum.  Leading up to the vote, our community responded strongly against the curriculum. More than 12,000 concerned Texans sent emails to […]

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Texas State Board of Education Ignores Experts’ Warnings, Moves Forward with Bible-Infused Reading Curriculum for K-5 Public Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Imelda Mejia (she/hers), [email protected] AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) today voted 8-7 to move forward with approval for a controversial, Bible-infused reading curriculum developed by the state for K-5 public school students. The Texas Freedom Network expressed deep concern about its potential impact on student religious freedom and […]

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Public Schools ≠ Sunday Schools! Your September 2024 SBOE Rundown

On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the State Board of Education (SBOE) heard public testimony on the state’s new, Bible-infused elementary school reading curriculum. An overwhelming majority of the 100+ parents, grandparents, educators, and advocates who testified showed strong opposition, urging the board to reject the materials. […]

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