Teaching the Bible in Public Schools

This episode explores the controversy surrounding the Texas State Board of Education's new K-12 reading list, which heavily features Protestant Christian texts and biblical stories. Blake Ziegler, Field Organizer for Texas and National Campaigns at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, discusses the implications for religious freedom, diversity, and education in public schools. **Resources:** https://rac.org/blog/texas-public-schools-will-require-bible-readings-students-take-action-nowhttps://www.texastribune.org/2026/06/25/texas-education-board-judeo-christian-required-reading-list/ **Topic Timestamps:** 00:00 Introduction to the Texas reading list controversy 04:03 Public transparency and community...