# “Making Bible Passages Cool Again” – Texas Schools Add Scripture To Required Reading

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Podcast: [Valuetainment](https://stenobird.com/podcast/valuetainment-328960)
Published: 2026-07-06T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The Texas State Board of Education, controlled by Republicans, has approved a statewide required reading list that mixes Bible passages with works by authors like E.B. White, Shel Silverstein, and Elie Wiesel, reflecting a push to re‑center Judeo‑Christian values in public schools

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