As supporters praise Texas’ proposed “Judeo-Christian” curriculum, rabbis say it dismisses Judaism
A required reading list before the State Board of Education would present a predominantly Christian perspective to public school students, Jewish leaders say.
Census: Texas leads the U.S. in having more kids, but the state’s fertility rate is still falling
Americans aren’t having enough children to maintain the country’s population, a decline driven by factors like the high cost of living.
Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board
The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons.
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy almost one year after deadly flood
The all-girls summer camp listed more than $10 million in debt.
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