THE TEXAS FREEDOM NETWORK is not happy with the way the Bible is being taught in public schools in Texas:

More and more public schools are taking on the sensitive issue of whether to offer courses about the Bible. Such courses can be an excellent way to help students understand the unique importance of the Bible in history and literature. As this new report from the TFN Education Fund shows, however, teaching the Bible in Texas public schools is currently fraught with problems. Reading, Writing and Religion: Teaching the Bible in Texas Public Schools reveals that, with a few notable exceptions, the Bible courses currently taught in Texas public schools often fail to meet even minimal academic standards for teacher qualifications, curriculum and academic rigor; promote one faith perspective over all others; and push an ideological agenda.

The report was written by Professor Mark A. Chancey, whose important work on the ancient Galilee has been noted on PaleoJudaica here and here. His earlier thoughts on the teaching of the Bible in public schools are noted here.