Spotlight on Religion in Schools

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On Religion in Schools


The Education Week Spotlight on Religion in Schools is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors including insights on:

  • Religious expression in public schools
  • Approaches to teaching evolution
  • Bullying and harassment of members of religious groups
  • Religion in textbooks
  • Teaching the Bible as literature
  • Religious charter schools

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High Court Seen Snubbing Religious-Expression Cases
Some conservative advocates had hoped to see more movement on a perennial source of conflict in public school settings.
November 1, 2010 - Education Week

High Court Tax-Credit Ruling Could Offer New Momentum to School Choice Supporters
The U.S. Supreme Court rules 5-4 against taxpayers who sought to overturn an Arizona program aiding religious schools.
April 19, 2011 - Education Week

The Evolution of Teaching Evolution
Teachers and scientists push to revamp evolution education in the classroom.
February 11, 2011 - Education Week

Before Texas Panel: 'Pro-Islamic' Textbook Bias
The Texas board of education has approved a resolution warning publishers against "pro-Islamic/anti-Christian distortions."
September 24, 2010 | Updated: March 23, 2012 - Education Week

Review Criticizes Textbooks' Take on Middle East, Islam
Content on the culture and religion of the Middle East is more plentiful, but publishers continue to fail in giving key topics careful and complete treatment, the study says.
June 4, 2008 | Updated: July 7, 2011 - Education Week

Bullying May Violate Civil Rights, Duncan Warns Schools
The Education Department puts school officials on notice that harassment based on sex-role or religious stereotypes may be federal violations.
October 26, 2010 - Education Week

‘Day of Silence’ in Schools Brings Unity, Controversy
The annual event is meant as a show of support by students and teachers for gay young people.
April 18, 2008 | Updated: December 13, 2011 - Education Week

Commentary
The Bible Belongs in Schools
High school teacher Christopher Gunter argues that the Bible’s importance goes far beyond the religious, and that its study will enlighten young people and inform their decisionmaking as citizens.
December 11, 2009 - Education Week

Commentary
God in School
Joseph P. Viteritti explains why he finds the idea of religious charter schools problematic.
October 15, 2007 - Education Week

Commentary
What About Religious Charter Schools?
Charters come in many sizes and shapes, so why not also have religious charter schools?, Lawrence D. Weinberg and Bruce S. Cooper ask.
June 18, 2007 - Education Week

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