Fort Bend ISD Faces Heated Debate Over Bible-Infused Curriculum Review
The school board will vote on March 24 on whether to order a sample set of the controversial Bluebonnet curriculum, which critics say prioritizes Christianity and raises constitutional concerns.
- Fort Bend ISD held a workshop to discuss reviewing the Bluebonnet curriculum, which includes Bible-infused lessons, but no decision on adoption has been made yet.
- Parents and community members expressed strong opposition, citing constitutional violations, marginalization of non-Christian religions, and potential legal challenges.
- District staff identified that nearly half of the K-5 reading units in the curriculum include religious references, with an overwhelming focus on Christianity.
- The curriculum lacks Spanish language materials, pre-K resources, and flexibility in its heavily scripted teacher guides, posing logistical challenges.
- The board is set to vote on March 24 on whether to order a sample set for review, with some trustees supporting the curriculum as a corrective to perceived secularism in schools.
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