Public Schools and Religious Communities
This guide explains how religious communities can work with public schools to enhance public education while staying within the guidelines set forth by the First Amendment.
It was published by the American Jewish Congress, Christian Legal Society and First Amendment Center, and it was co-signed by the American Association of School Administrators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Baptist Joint Committee, Council on Islamic Education, National Association of Evangelicals, National Association of Elementary School Principals, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Council of Churches, National PTA, National School Boards Association, Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, and United States Catholic Conference.
Religion & Public Schools Resources
Religious Liberty in Public Schools
Public Schools and Religious Communities
Parent’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools
A Teacher’s Guide to Religion in the Public Schools
Articles
Public schools are not religion-free zones
By J. Brent Walker
Voucher debate reflects important lines to be drawn in protecting religious freedom
By K. Hollyn Hollman
Protecting religious freedom in schools
By K. Hollyn Hollman
A Reasonable Location for Graduation
By James Gibson
