California Court Allows School Anti-Muslim Bullying Initiative to Proceed
A school program targeting Islamophobia is not focused on religion, a judge ruled, but on conduct and bullying.
A school program targeting Islamophobia is not focused on religion, a judge ruled, but on conduct and bullying.
There is no reason to deny religion’s influence on American history, culture, and art, but the curriculum should be based on religion-neutral criteria, and shaped by experts in the discipline.
Following a unanimous vote of the board, Louisiana’s Bossier Parish schools will take on the expense of defending substantial church-state claims rather than reach an agreement.
Would a state constitutional amendment authorizing public schools to display the Ten Commandments settle the issue and bar litigation challenging the move? Not by a long shot.
Public school grounds should be designed to support every child, and should make all feel welcome and included, regardless of their faith, or their lack of faith.