Texas State Board of Education

The Texas State Board of Education gave final approval Friday to a controversial new K-5 curriculum that weaves in Christian references.

Critics of the materials the Texas Education Agency created have said they include Bible stories that are not age-appropriate and veer into proselytizing. Supporters say biblical narratives have literary and historical value.

About 30 educators from Austin ISD, Killeen ISD and beyond participated in an inaugural Asian American Studies Academy over the summer. They heard directly from Round Rock ISD students who took Texas' first-ever Asian American Studies class.

D.C. Caldwell is a local educator running to represent District 10 on the State Board of Education. He's branded himself a 'fusion' candidate, seeking the nominations of the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Green parties.

The State Board of Education was originally going to consider the course when members meet this week, but the new chair delayed its consideration.

The Texas State Board of Education is developing a process for vetting materials. Some advocacy groups are concerned the process will be politicized.

The Republican-controlled board voted 12-0 on Friday to approve new science textbooks for Texas public schools.

The Texas State Board of Education is fielding proposals to update the state’s public school social studies curriculum this summer.

The last time Texas updated its sex education curriculum, was in the '90s. Students will now learn about contraception and STIs — but not gender or consent. And the classes are all optional.

The Texas State Board of Education took a preliminary vote Tuesday on the proposed educational materials. The board has a final vote Friday.