Failure to Adopt Specific Bible Class Standards Endangers Religious Freedom, Puts School Districts in Legal Jeopardy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2008 The Texas State Board of Education today voted 10-5 to adopt vague, very general guidelines for Bible classes that public schools may teach as electives throughout the state. The Texas Freedom Network is […]
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Texas Attorney General Cannot Certify Bible Courses Will Be Constitutional
Texas Attorney General Cannot Certify Bible Courses Will Be Constitutional Vague Standards Proposed by State Board of Education Will Put Religious Freedom, Local Taxpayers at Risk, TFN President Says FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2008 Today the Texas attorney general made clear that he cannot certify that public school courses about the Bible offered under […]
‘Dropout Recovery Program’ Could Lead to Private School Voucher Scheme in Texas
‘Dropout Recovery Program’ Could Lead to Private School Voucher Scheme in Texas Legislature Never Intended for Public Tax Dollars to Be Spent on Private School Tuition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 27, 2008 AUSTIN – In Friday’s notification for a Request for Application for Dropout Recovery Programs, Education Commissioner Robert Scott made good on his threats […]
Divisive Curriculum Revision Process Exposes Dysfunctional State Board of Education, TFN President Says
Divisive Curriculum Revision Process Exposes Dysfunctional State Board of Education, TFN President Says For Immediate Release May 23, 2008 AUSTIN – The State Board of Education’s confused, divisive and needlessly prolonged process for adopting new language arts curriculum standards has exposed how dysfunctional the education panel has become under the chairmanship of Don McLeroy, Texas […]
Adult Stem Cells Are Only Part of Groundbreaking Medical Research Needing Support
Adult Stem Cells Are Only Part of Groundbreaking Medical Research Needing Support Embryonic Stem Cell Research Is Critical in Efforts to Provide Hope for Families Struggling with Serious Illness, TFN President Says Adult stem cells are only one important component of groundbreaking medical research that could one day help people with life-threatening and other serious […]
