religion in the public schools

An introduction to the issue of prayer in public schools, examining notable cases in the history of the debate and discussing current attitudes and political trends.

Discusses the division between government and religion in the United States and problems in such areas as school prayer, public displays of religious symbols, and religious practices that violate the law.

Examines the history behind the writing of the religion clauses of the First Amendment and their interpretations.

Argues that public schools should take religion seriously and understand the role it plays in the kindergarten through twelfth grade curriculum and explains how religion can be incorporated into the classroom without promoting or practicing any specific religious beliefs and practices.

Contains thirty-two essays by various authors in which they present different perspectives on issues related to education, addressing questions about the state of public education, school choice, multicultural approaches, religious and moral values, and reform.

Presents a collection of essays that examine the issue of religion and education, exploring a wide range of opinions using primary and secondary sources that provide an account of what role religion has in government institutions.

Presents opposing views on religion in public schools including prayer, religious clubs, and the teaching of evolution, and includes a further resource list and guidance on legal research.

Explores religion a specific right or freedom, with material drawn from a diverse selection of primary and secondary sources, including Supreme Court decisions and personal narratives.

Advocates the return of voluntary prayer in schools, by looking at the meaning and intent of the First Amendment, and the opinions of American citizens.