Texas has taken a significant step by allowing Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools. This move, supported by the state's education board, is receiving a mix of reactions from parents and teachers. Some believe these lessons will help students understand American history better, while others
Imagine this: kindergarteners in Texas learning stories from the Bible along with math and reading. That’s what the Texas State Board of Education recently agreed to. The vote was tight – 8 to 7. Starting from the '25-'26 school year, public grade schools can choose to teach Bible-based lessons, lik
Have you ever wondered what it's like to learn about the Bible in school? Well, students in Texas from kindergarten to fifth grade might soon find out. The state recently approved Bible lessons in classrooms, sparking a potential legal storm. The Texas State Board of Education voted 8-7 in favor of
Texas is now deciding to put an optional Bible-related curriculum in its elementary schools. This decision came after a close vote of 8-7 by the Texas Board of Education, which is mostly made up of Republicans. The idea is to make Bible lessons available as soon as next year, and schools adopting th
Buckle up, West Coast! A storm's been wreaking havoc from California to Washington. Washington's taken the brunt of it, with trees toppling and two lives lost. Schools shut down, and power's out in many places. Oregon and Northern California aren't spared either; travel's delayed, and roads are clos
In the halls of William Howard Taft High School, a student named Alexandria Sanchez feels scared about what President-elect Donald J. Trump's education plans could mean for her family. Her father is undocumented, and she worries about potential deportations. Sanchez is new to politics but believes i
Colin Gray, father of the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, has pleaded not guilty to charges linked to the deadly shooting last September. His attorney, Jimmy Berry, entered the plea on Gray's behalf, waiving a formal arraignment. Gray faces serious charges, including second-degree murder and
Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar
The 2024 election night brought a significant shift in K-12 education as pro-school-choice candidates won in states like Texas. This was alongside President-elect Trump's commitment to school choice. Trump's choice for Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, is a strong supporter of school-choice leg
President Trump's pick for the secretary of education, Linda McMahon, brings an interesting background from the world of wrestling. She's no stranger to business, having run the Small Business Administration before. But what does this mean for America's schools? Some think she'll push for more priva
