 Kids need to know the historical context of the Bible in American history. It was the most read book in American history. It's the most purchased book in American history. Not only was it the most cited book in the 17th and 18th century, just one book, Deuteronomy, was the most cited book in the 17th and 18th century. So not having the Bible in a classroom and talking about its role it's played in impacting American history, it is academic malpractice.