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More Bible stories in public schools, changes to history lessons before Texas education board this week
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Jaden Edison The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Texas education board is reviewing these potential changes this week.
Changes are being considered for social studies and reading classes in Texas schools. The proposed changes may lead to a reduced focus on racial, geographic, and cultural diversity. Instead, there could be more emphasis on the Bible in these classes.
The Texas education board is reviewing these potential changes this week. Further details about the proposed changes are available from the Denton Record-Chronicle, which is following the developments as they unfold before the Texas education board.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle ·
Reading time: 1 min
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