The new Texas elementary curriculum, which incorporates stories from the Bible into English lessons, will be optional for schools and serves over two million students.
Supporters of the curriculum argue that the Bible is a primary text in American history, asserting that a knowledge of its stories enhances students' reading comprehension.
The approval process faced significant opposition, with hundreds of Texans protesting, stating that the curriculum blurs the line between religious instruction and factual education.
Critics, including parents and teachers’ unions, believe that presenting scripture to young elementary students as factual truth constitutes proselytizing rather than education.
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