The Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is currently discussing a proposal to revise the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum to include specific reading materials.
The proposal includes excerpts from the Bible as one of the approved reading texts. If passed, the changes would take effect beginning in 2030. The measure has not been finalized and will continue through additional discussion, revisions, and a formal vote.
Public school curriculum decisions extend beyond classroom content. The texts students readโand the perspectives through which they develop analytical skillsโcan shape long-term learning attitudes and critical thinking patterns.
This discussion raises a broader question:
What principles and standards should guide public education?
We do not take political or ideological positions.
However, we remain committed to the following principles:
- Public education should minimize political or ideological influence.
- Students should prioritize literacy, critical thinking, and the ability to understand diverse perspectives.
Education should not teach students what to think. It should teach them how to think independently.
Education policy evolves over time as society changes. What matters most is ensuring that students continue developing balanced reasoning skills and a strong academic foundation throughout that process.
We will continue to provide objective updates on public education policy changes, focusing not on political debate but on how those changes may affect studentsโand what best supports their growth.
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