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Half of Americans support placing the Ten Commandments in public schools, survey says
By ISABELLA VOLMERT The Dallas Morning News at Waco Tribune-Herald
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
A new national survey has found that half of Americans support displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools, a policy that was recently championed and implemented in Texas.
Why this matters in The Waco
The recent implementation of displaying the Ten Commandments in Texas public schools takes on added significance in light of this new survey. Given that half of Americans support this policy, it will be interesting to see how Waco 's own school district navigates any potential backlash or support from the community. As the policy takes effect, local parents and educators will be watching closely to see how the display of the Ten Commandments is received by students and staff. The survey's findings may also inform the district's approach to addressing any concerns or questions that arise from the new policy. With Texas at the forefront of this issue, Waco's experience could serve as a bellwether for other communities considering similar measures, making the local response to this policy worth monitoring in the coming months. Local school board meetings may become a focal point for discussion and debate on this issue.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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