Showing posts with label required reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label required reading. Show all posts
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students
The reading list states that excerpts from the Book of Jonah and the Book of Psalms will be required reading beginning in seventh grade. Additional excerpts from several parts of the Bible, such as the Book of Lamentations and the Book of Genesis, will become part of the curriculum for high school students.
The list has sparked strong criticism. Opponents say it breaches the constitutional separation of church and state, lacks diversity and gives preference to Christianity over other faiths. Supporters argue that Judeo-Christian traditions played a central role in the country’s founding and should be represented in public school teachings…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/26/texas-bible-required-reading-public-school
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