Jaden Edison

A majority of the Texas State Board of Education signaled their support Tuesday for a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings.

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week.

Critics say the curriculum overemphasizes Christianity. The board is expected to officially vote on whether to approve the materials later this week.

Tiffany Clark, who was elected to fill a vacant State Board of Education seat in January, said she would have voted against the curriculum.

Approval of Texas’ Bible-infused curriculum will likely depend on Abbott appointee ” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

A majority of the panel voted to call on the Texas Legislature to pass a state law giving members the authority to determine age-appropriate books for students.

New controversy surrounding a Texas curriculum that omits crucial aspects of American history, including slavery and racism.

The State Board of Education signaled support for a new state curriculum that critics say overemphasizes Christianity.

A majority of the Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a state-authored curriculum under intense scrutiny in recent months for its heavy inclusion of biblical teachings.

A majority on the Republican-dominated State Board of Education said Thursday that it wanted more control over whether school library books are considered sexually explicit or not.