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Proposed reading list for Texas students draws concern over religious themes, lack of diversity

  • 1.  Proposed reading list for Texas students draws concern over religious themes, lack of diversity

    Posted 17 days ago

    The Texas State Board of Education delayed voting on a proposed list of required books for K-12 students Wednesday night after hours discussing the reading materials' religious focus and hearing public concerns about a lack of racial, ethnic and gender diversity. Voting 13-1, the board delayed consideration until its April meetings to allow members time to consider the list and solicit feedback. Brandon Hall, a North Texas Republican board member, opposed the decision.

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    Michael Spurlin
    ATPE
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