Religion in School Archives - Page 4 of 7
October 13th, 2023
Would you major in magic? In what is believed to be a first, a prestigious UK university is offering a master's degree in magic and occult science. Would you go this real life Hogwarts?
School Board Member Barred From Quoting Bible Files Lawsuit
October 9th, 2023
An Arizona school board member is suing her district after she was repeatedly told to stop reciting biblical scripture at public school board meetings. She says she wasn't proselytizing, but secular activists disagree.
Oklahoma School Removes Bible Quotes From Classrooms Following Complaints
September 25th, 2023
The school district of Skiatoon, Oklahoma was told by a prominent secular activist group to remove scripture posted prominently in public school classrooms. Does John 3:16 belong in the halls of high school?
Do Schools Need More "Christ Centered" Parents? One California Official Thinks So
August 31st, 2023
A Sacramento-area school board president is in trouble with local parents after specifically asking Christians to join school advisory boards. As many accuse her of religious bias, she's refusing to apologize.
Should Religious Preschools Get State Funding? Courts Will Decide
July 24th, 2023
A private Christian school in Colorado is suing the state after being turned down to participate in that state's new universal pre-K program, which is publicly funded and awards taxpayer dollars to participants.
Florida to Allow Loudspeaker Prayers at High School Sporting Events
May 25th, 2023
A new Florida law allows public schools to choose to pray over the loudspeaker ahead of athletic playoff games. Critics say it's a thinly veiled attempt to insert Christianity into public schools yet again.
Christian University Fires Staff Over Pronouns in Email Signatures
May 24th, 2023
Houghton University, a Christian school in New York, fired two employees after they refused to remove pronouns from their email signature, and they say the school's pronoun policy only exists to be trans-exclusive.
Texas Law Would Allow Chaplains to Replace School Counselors
May 19th, 2023
A new Texas bill will allow chaplains to replace school counselors all across the Lone Star State. Critics say it's injecting Christian nationalism in schools, but proponents say it will address the mental health crisis.
Are Boys Wearing Dresses an "Abomination to the Lord?" One Ohio School District Thinks So
February 20th, 2023
One Ohio boy's choice to wear a dress to school was called an "abomination" and "demonic" in a school board meeting, prompting outrage from the boy's parents who say their son just wants to be left alone.
Christian College Axes Concert Over Gay Singer
February 17th, 2023
Popular a capella group The King's Singers had a performance canceled at a private Christian college in Florida just two hours before showtime. The school's reasoning? One of the singers is openly gay.
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