RARE PHOTOS: Backlash over reading list for texas public schools as it includes biblical stories | Rare Historical Photos

• A proposed reading list for Texas public schools, featuring biblical narratives, sparked extensive debate at a state education board meeting.
• The list, intended for students from kindergarten to 12th grade, includes stories like Jonah and the Whale, alongside classics and works by prominent African Americans.
• Religious leaders, teachers, parents, and students argued over whether the passages are essential for understanding history or constitute unconstitutional proselytisation.
• This local controversy reflects a broader national struggle over religion's role in public education, with Texas often setting the agenda for conservative states.
• The state's GOP-leaning board, which previously approved an optional Bible-infused curriculum, is expected to vote on the list in June, with changes taking effect in the 2030-31 school year.

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