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Conroe ISD approves Bluebonnet Learning Conroe ISD will implement the Bluebonnet Learning language arts and reading curriculum in all its elementary campuses for the 2025-26 school year following a 7-0 vote at its April 15 meeting. What to know Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, presented the board with the decision from the district’s guiding coalition. The board had approved the curriculum at the Jan. 7 meeting where it would be piloted in certain campuses, as previously reported by Community Impact. At the board’s May 13 meeting members discussed alternative lessons which could be made available for parents who requested exemptions. The curriculum has garnered concerns from some parents because of references to Christianity and the Bible in the materials.
Shenandoah seeks feedback on parks Shenandoah City Council is asking residents to help with its survey for its Parks & Recreation Master Plan. What to know The plan will provide guidance for both short- and long-term planning for new and improved parks, open space, and facilities, according to the survey. The survey asks residents to provide feedback on: • When they visit each of the current ve parks throughout the city • Features they would like to see added to the parks • Types of community events residents want to see happen • How the city should focus its eorts on parks and recreation
Bluebonnet Learning materials Subjects include science, history and literature
Includes people and places in Texas history
Prepares students for state testing
Includes religious literature, as required from state law
SOURCE: TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCYCOMMUNITY IMPACT
Zooming in Bluebonnet Learning was approved by the State Board of Education from a proposal from the Texas Education Agency following the approval of House Bill 1605 during the 88th legislative session in 2023. Bluebonnet Learning products are free of charge to access online; however, hard copy print materials are not free, according to the TEA website. Following HB 1605, the district will have additional annual funding of $1.3 million for the Bluebonnet program.
Owner, Emily P. Chiles, will be retiring from the gallery business but not from painting’ These are the final shows happening at the gallery:
Opening reception I Emily P. Chiles, Thursday, May 15 I 5-8 P.M. Valet parking and refreshments will be provided
Pop-up show I James Farrell and Julia Kravets Thursday, May 15 I 5-8 P.M. On view I May 15 - June 30
June opening reception I Art by Adam Hesse Saturday, June 211 5-8 P.M. Stay tuned for the August moving sale!
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