Texas Freedom Network Statement on Today’s Public Hearing about the Institute for Creation Research at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Two Committees at Joint Hearing Vote Unanimously to Recommend Board Rejection of Certification for ICR’s Master’s of Science Education Degree FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2008 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller is releasing […]
Recent Press Releases
University Faculty: No Certification for Group’s Creation ‘Science’ Master’s Degree
University Faculty: No Certification for Group’s Creation ‘Science’ Master’s Degree Survey Respondents Overwhelmingly Oppose State Certification for Dallas-based Group’s Science Education Master’s Degree Program FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2008 A survey of science faculty at Texas colleges and universities reveals overwhelming opposition to state approval for a master’s degree in science education from a […]
SBOE Must Comply with the Law on Bible Class Standards
SBOE Must Comply with the Law on Bible Class Standards Lawmakers Passed Curriculum Requirement to Protect Districts, Taxpayers and Religious Freedom of Students FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2008 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller today called on the State Board of Education to comply with legislation passed last year that requires specific content curriculum […]
TFN Urges Rejection of Reading Lists in New Language Arts Standards
TFN Urges Rejection of Reading Lists in New Language Arts Standards Reading Lists Tie Hands of Teachers, Turn Classes into Culture War Battlegrounds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2008 Reading lists in proposed new statewide English/language arts and reading (ELAR) curriculum standards would tie the hands of classroom teachers and turn literature and reading classes […]
Council Leaves the Door Open to Voucher Schemes
Council Leaves the Door Open to Voucher Schemes Legislature Did Not Intend to Permit Voucher Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2008 Texas Freedom Network President Kathy Miller has released the following statement regarding a strategic plan for dropout prevention adopted today by the High School Completion and Success Initiative Council. Council members had earlier […]
