Plan to allow Bible material in Texas elementary school lessons narrowly passes preliminary vote
The vote moves the board one step closer to signing off on what is known as the “Bluebonnet” textbook, which drew hours of ...
Texas officials signal support for adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
Officials in Texas on Tuesday backed a controversial new public school curriculum that would incorporate Christian lessons ...
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Fifth-graders earn badges through reading
BOYDEN—Even fifth-graders get burnt out, according to Boyden-Hull Elementary language arts teacher and literacy coach Rebecca ...
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Addressing America’s Literacy Crisis: BeaLu Books Empowers Young Readers Through Diverse and Meaningful Content
According to the National Literacy Institute, 54% of American adults read at or below a fifth-grade level. Meanwhile ...
Texas Weighs Use of Bible Teachings in School Lessons
At a meeting of the Texas State Board of Education on Monday, educators, parents, and religious advocates offered testimony ...
Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and ...
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal ... as the Golden Rule and ...
Book giveaway at Kensington school offers something to celebrate: ‘This is democracy in action’
Books in Homes USA gave Baashir Willis, a fourth grader at Gloria Casarez Elementary School, the organization's millionth ...
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Not so book smart: Trend shows more students are reading fewer books in English class
In many English classrooms across America, assignments to read full-length novels are becoming less common. Some teachers ...