Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all districts and education advocates are convinced.
Texas education officials and Republican lawmakers say proposed elementary school lessons that incorporate extensive biblical references will boost student achievement and save teachers time from developing their own curriculum.
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Texas education officials and Republican lawmakers say proposed elementary school lessons that incorporate extensive biblical references will boost student achievement and save teachers time from developing their own curriculum.
A judge has granted a temporary injunction blocking the Texas Education Agency from assigning performance ratings to school districts claiming it would hurt them.