Freedom of Religion

Religion and Professional Reputation

I would think the question would be whether or not he was teaching it in his astronomy classes, not just talking to religious groups. Then there is also the issue of professional reputation. I do think that people are hired because their reputation would increase the stature of the hiring institution. Assuming that this has [...]

Education priorities in Texas

New state law bolsters use of Bibles in classrooms But if just 15 students at any school request such a course, according to the new law, the district must find a way to offer an elective focusing on the Bible’s historic or literary value, said state Rep. Wayne Christian, who co-wrote the bill. Too bad [...]

Your Texas State Board of Education: Don McLeroy

District 9 of the Texas State Board of Education is represented by Don McLeroy of Bryan, Texas. Apparently, McLeroy doesn’t like to let little things like facts get in his way. Recently, he was one of the board members advocating changing Texas English , Reading, and Writing standards. Texas Ed: Comments on Education from Texas: [...]