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News about education issues in and around San Antonio. Texas Public Radio is supported by H-E-B Helping Here, Betty Stieren Kelso Foundation and Holly and Alston Beinhorn.
Texas State Board of Education chair Aaron Kinsey (center) speaks to another board member during a meeting in April. The board is considering approving a K-5 curriculum in November that includes biblical stories. Public schools are not required to use the SBOE-approved materials, but will receive extra funding if they do.
Julius Shieh
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KUT News
Supporters say kids need to understand the Bible to understand American literature. But opponents say kids are too young for this type of instruction and the materials could alienate students who aren't Christian.