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More Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the potential changes and the upcoming votes are available from local news sources, including KXXV (ABC 25) News. The State Board of Education is set to vote on a rewrite of the social studies curriculum.
Changes are being considered for social studies and reading classes in Texas public schools. The State Board of Education is set to vote on a rewrite of the social studies curriculum.
The proposed changes may affect how racial, geographic, and cultural diversity are presented in the classroom. Additionally, there could be a greater emphasis on the Bible in these classes.
Further details about the potential changes and the upcoming votes are available from local news sources, including KXXV (ABC 25) News.
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Category: government Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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