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Ohio Bill Would Let Students Give Wrong Answers If They Are Religious

November 20th, 2019

What happens when a student’s religious beliefs conflict with the curriculum? A new bill would prohibit teachers from docking points for wrong answers – so long as the answers are rooted in a student’s religious beliefs.

Political & Religious Controversy 108 Comments

High School Football Team's On-Field Baptisms Draw Criticism

September 17th, 2019

The 'character coach' for a high school football team in Tennessee is in hot water after he baptized two players on the football field. The school district says no laws were violated, but the Freedom From Religion Foundation says it's a blatant violation of the separation of church and state.

Political & Religious Controversy 20 Comments

Reading the Bible as Punishment: Disturbing Pattern of Anti-Gay Harassment at Oregon High School

May 23rd, 2018

An Oregon high school has come under intense scrutiny amid reports of ongoing harassment and intimidation of LGBT students. After years of enduring abuse from classmates, teachers, and administrators, two brave students recently went public with their stories. Among the punishments prescribed to LGBT kids was mandatory Bible reading.

LGBTQ & Human Rights 168 Comments

School Bus Driver Suspended for Trying to Convert Kids to Christianity

April 25th, 2018

A 54-year-old Minnesota school bus school bus driver was yanked from his route after it was discovered that he regularly led students in prayer during the two-hour drive. The driver, George Nathaniel, admitted that his ultimate goal is to convert children to Christianity.

Political & Religious Controversy 147 Comments

Resisting Religion: The Fight to Keep God out of the Classroom

January 30th, 2018

The law is clear: government must remain neutral on religion and is forbidden from favoring any one faith over another. But that certainly hasn’t stopped religious folks.

Political & Religious Controversy 115 Comments

Why Do Religious Schools Perform Better?

June 3rd, 2016

Deciding where to send your children to school can be tough. Most people choose the public school route, as it’s a well-established institution and one that comes with minimal fees. People who send their children to public schools know that the teachers are

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