Religion in School Archives - Page 7 of 7
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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