curriculum

Biblical stories like Jonah and the whale would be required reading for Texas public schools students under proposals that are putting the state at the center of another contentious wrangling over the role of religion in classrooms.

Among other things, the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee is tasked with developing new dietary and nutrition guidelines and new educational requirements. The committee has less than a year to produce a report that could effect all levels of education — including Texas medical schools.

The University of Texas System recently announced it would be reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic and health institutions.

Denton ISD isn’t considering adopting a controversial new elementary school curriculum.

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

While religious content in school curriculum isn't necessarily inappropriate, a Texas teachers group has concerns. And a non-profit that promotes the separation of church and state says Texas districts could risk lawsuits if they don't implement a new curriculum carefully.

Does an education heavy on biases compromise the learning health of a classroom? The Texas State Board of Education will vote on new social studies…