Critics of the revised plan say it leans too heavily on Christianity. Here’s what’s in the proposal.
AUSTIN, Texas — Education leaders are sharing more about new curriculum that could come to public schools in Texas next year. Critics of the revised plan say it leans too heavily on Christianity.
Bluebonnet Learning is state-developed material that provides resources like daily lesson plans. Todd Davis, the associate commissioner of instructional strategy at the Texas Education Agency, said it covers math and reading curriculum for elementary and middle schoolers.
It was developed in response to House Bill 1605, which required the Texas Education Agency to develop materials for the state that would be approved by the State Board of Education.
“Ultimately, students have the support, the guidance, the instructional delivery that can bring them to really be able to understand and be able to do what the state of Texas has outlined for them,” Davis said.
It is curriculum that has sparked controversy…