Texas students will soon learn about Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, the parable of the Prodigal Son and other Bible stories in their elementary ... Christianity. The lesson plans — intended ...

Minority students can feel socially ostracized. Adding lessons that emphasize ... tradition feel demeaned. Public elementary schools should not teach about the Bible. Period.

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas’ education board voted Friday to allow Bible-infused teachings in elementary schools ... the curriculum said the lessons will alienate students of other faith backgrounds.