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Colorado District Removes Bible-Based Content from Reading Curriculum

Montezuma-Cortez school district officials announced plans to eliminate Bible-based lessons from a new reading curriculum. The change addresses alignment with district policies on instructional materials. Implementation of the updated curriculum will proceed without the religious content.

Key Points

  • Montezuma-Cortez district will remove Bible-based content from its reading curriculum.
  • Officials cited the need to comply with existing district guidelines on curriculum content.
  • The decision impacts the rollout of the new K-12 reading program.

Implications for Educational Freedom

The policy change reflects district authority over public school curriculum content. It may limit options for families seeking specific instructional approaches in assigned schools. Such decisions underscore the role of local policy in shaping education materials available to students.

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