The Texas State Board of Education decision to require students read certain Bible passages will improve their education.

The HISD board unanimously voted to approve the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.

After days of testimony and debate, the State Board of Education approved two controversial measures that require Bible ...

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The Texas State Board of Education has approved a proposal that will establish lists of required reading — including Bible ...

In the Gospel of John, Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (8:32). Those words are true. You may also have discovered another truth — that before the truth makes you ...

The first large-scale, longitudinal study adapted into the regular school curriculum finds that structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities -- including ...

Texas students could soon see major changes to what they learn in reading and social studies classes as the State Board of ...

Already a state champion and Mr. Basketball winner, Mt. Vernon's humble Luke Ertel heads to Purdue as MVP of the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Game. Ertel had 21 points, eight rebounds and eight assists ...

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size. The National Weather Service issued a ...