It’s happening in real time. The Ten Commandments in schools is one of several legal challenges over religion that’s reshaping the national conversation regarding separation of church and state. Following a major court decision on SB 10, which requires public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments, two lawyers sit down to discuss the debate. […]
Religious Freedom
SBOE Calls Separation of Church and State Communist. Is it?
As the far right continues to force their own beliefs into the classroom, from the State Board of Education to the Texas Legislature, we’re hearing one anti-American claim again and again: the separation of church and state doesn’t exist. Christian Nationalists aren’t just ignoring our founding fathers, they’re going through ridiculous lengths to question our […]
Sex Ed, Faith, & the SBOE: How It’s All Connected
By Shan Schaffer, Texas Freedom Network’s Just Texas Program Manager According to the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE), which decides the curriculum for public education, schools aren’t required to teach sex ed, and when they do, it doesn’t have to be inclusive or medically accurate. I’m Shan, TFN’s Just Texas program manager. I’m here […]
TFN Statement on Ten Commandments Appellate Ruling
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 9-8 Tuesday that Texas can require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. […]
‘Teach the Truth’ Rally Draws Hundreds from Across Texas
The Texas Freedom Network and Teach the Truth coalition partners hosted a rally outside the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday to draw attention to proposed changes to the state’s K-12 social studies curriculum. […]
