FAILURE TO IMPLEMENT 2007 LEGISLATION UNDERMINES STUDY OF BIBLE IN TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Study Shows Bible Courses Plagued by Insufficient Teacher Training, Religious Bias, Poor Instructional Materials FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 16, 2013 While the number of Texas school districts teaching courses is increasing, widespread failure to implement key guidelines passed by the Legislature has […]
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TFN PRESIDENT: TAX CREDIT VOUCHERS ARE A RACKET THAT BENEFITS CORPORATIONS BUT NOT KIDS
TFN PRESIDENT: TAX CREDIT VOUCHERS ARE A RACKET THAT BENEFITS CORPORATIONS BUT NOT KIDS Evidence in Other States Shows Tax Credit Schemes Don’t Benefit Students They Were Intended to Help FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2012 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller responded today to news that Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and state Sen. […]
New Faces Must Take Texas State Board of Education In a New Direction
New Faces Must Take Texas State Board of Education In a New Direction Big Turnover in Board Membership Offers Opportunity to Move Away from Culture War Battles, Put Education Ahead of Politics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2012 After last night’s elections, the 15-member Texas State Board of Education in 2013 will feature seven new […]
TFN TO HONOR BIOTECH ENTREPRENEUR, YOUTH LEADERS AT 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION
TFN TO HONOR BIOTECH ENTREPRENEUR, YOUTH LEADERS AT 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION Awards Recognize Support on Issues Ranging from Science Education to Religious Freedom FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 3, 2012 The Texas Freedom Network this month will honor Austin businessman and entrepreneur Matt Winkler as well as youth leaders from universities across Texas for their extraordinary […]
TFN ENDORSES 11 IN TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
TFN ENDORSES 11 IN TEXAS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES Candidates Responding to Questionnaire Indicate Near Unanimous Opposition to Teaching Creationist Arguments Alongside Evolution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2012 The Texas Freedom Network is endorsing 11 candidates in the November elections to the State Board of Education, the panel that will be at the […]
