Why Should Public Schools Be Allowed In Public School

Religion is one of the most controversial issues in society today. The concern of allowing prayer in schools is an on-going debate and has resulted in numerous lawsuits. Religious school clubs, after school activities, curriculums, and moments of silence during school are just a few of the court cases that judges have administered. People in favor of prayer in schools believe that their children can only learn certain values through religious practice. On the other hand, an individual against religious practice in schools views this issue as an infringement on his or her children’s rights as Americans.

In schools, the place where Americans first learned critical fundamentals and values of freedom, religion is separated from home life to school life. In the United States, 89% of public school teacher’s cannot lead a class in prayer, 36% can teach a class comparing religions in different countries, and only 23% can read from the Bible for examples of literature (citation). Without religious instruction in schools, students are not granted with the option to display their faith and practice their religion in a school setting. Despite the advantages, some Americans argue that teaching religion in public schools can be dangerous and harmful to students. Schools disapproving of students practicing

Issues involving public schools and religion have been topics involving intense debate. It is difficult for the government to elucidate the appropriate boundaries of religion in the public schools. It is true that teaching about religion is permitted in the public education systems, but the real question is where the margin should be set between teaching religion and simply teaching about religion. It is almost impossible to teach about the history of the United States without teaching that religious beliefs associated with the history, artwork, and literature. More than the public is lead to believe, The Constitution permits religious activities in and around public school buildings. It is unfortunate that the

Schools shouldn't be promoting religious clubs that contain material that can influence their children in a negative way. Religious clubs in public schools are concerning. The children's parents… are concerned about after school clubs that promote satan (Parents beware...). The spread of after satan clubs are “concerning” to parents, and the community because they do not want their children to be around people who may influence their children’s religion. These club meetings are held at elementary schools, and they promote the club to the kids. Last month the Satanic Temple of Seattle launched an After School Satan Club at the Point Defiance Elementary School, and it did not go well. Parents were protesting because they are concerned it will affect their children in negative ways. One of the children's parents said “ It is just bringing a lot of anxiety to our school. I do not see how it is beneficial to any of our students’ families,” (Debbie).

After researching the details of Good News Club v. Milford Central School case, many questions rose about Clark County School District, in which I work. Clark County School District has a “Non-Discrimination and Accessibility Notice” that is very clear of the purpose to not discriminate and what step should be taken if a group feels discriminated against ("Clark County School District", 2014). The U. S. Supreme Courts decision does affect the students as well, especially in high school. Students are allowed free speech as to their religion and are able to form clubs and hold prayer, before and after school. I agree that students and groups (clubs) should be allowed free speech and practice as long as it does not interfere with school instructions and procedures. I still have many unanswered questions: How many groups are allowed access before and after school, per school? Is it on a first apply, first serve basis? How far is too far with religion and culture? Whom are the people that get to decide what groups are at what schools? I will continue to follow up on these questions as I have more discussions with my current principal and supervisor. I feel that it is best to know all the rules and regulations by asking questions, rather than assuming what is right and

Religion is private, and schools are public, so it is appropriate that the two should not mix. To introduce religion in our public schools builds walls between children who may not have been aware of religion differences before (Brochure produced by the Freedom From Religion Foundation).

In recent years teaching or the individual practice of religion in school has become a very controversial topic. There are many different views on this matter and even more opinions on how it should be handled. There are people on both sides of the spectrum, there are those who believe that it should be taught and allowed in school, and there are those who believe it should not be taught or practiced in school. There have been cases brought to court about how religion should be taken out of schools, or if it should be allowed. There are many differences that cause concern between public schools and private or religious schools regarding education. For example, could it be that single – sex schools (which are only seen in private

I volunteered at Chiefland Elementary School, under Ms. Sidorenko’s supervision. After doing my twenty hours of volunteering at Chiefland Elementary School, I have gained new knowledge on how religion works in schools. If you grew up in a small town area like I did, you would know that religion around here is not a touchy subject with many people. Many faculty administrators who work in the school system happen to be Baptists or Christians. Therefore, people are able to throw in religious assessments here and there without getting into too much trouble. In this case, at this school, everyone goes to the same church or partners with each other’s churches. Before I go on, let me just say, even though I am a Christian, I think that religion shouldn’t be a topic talked during school hours. My reasoning for this is because children are there to get an education and to learn about the world around them. Teachers barely have enough time to teach the concepts that are mandatory, if we add religion it will just offend students and teachers won’t be able to get their job done. Now that society is changing and is starting to accept individuals more, I have noticed this school is having a hard time accepting that.

The serious question is that, how is that so bad about putting that out there. They have something that gives them voices and the principal just snatched it all away. This is something we should stand for and not sit back and slowly get taken our freedom to have a say in something. Freedom of religion is something that brings many immigrants here every year. To be able to practice whatever religion you may please and not have to be punished or go to jail for it. The United States does not have an official religion, so we have freedom to practice whatever religion and not get in trouble or killed, that is something everyone needs to be happy for. The best part is, there are religious school around America and have kids grow up inside the environment of your religion. One problem is that if you go to public school, there is no type of way of religion, it is a violation to

The First Amendment defines and protects the religious rights of all individuals based on the establishment and the free-exercise clauses written into the U.S. Constitution. Public schools are presented with a unique challenge trying to balance these religious freedoms students’ are entitled, while simultaneously maintaining a separation of Church and State. To facilitate an understanding for school personnel, public schools must take proactive steps such as establishing clear policies and organizing workshops to ensure teachers become knowledgeable about a student’s rights to religious expression. Although, these steps may provide important guidelines, they may fall short of eliminating all debates and avoiding controversy among the diverse student population.

BACKGROUND FACTS: The State of New York Education Law 414 lists several examples of how a school may open their doors to public use and allows the school board to adopt their own regulations for governing their facilities. The respondent, Milford Central School, adopted 7 policies for facility use, and specifically two, which had implications in the case. (1) District residents may use the school for “instruction in any branch of education, learning, or the arts.” (2) The school is available for use “provided that such uses be non exclusive and shall be opened to the general public.” Two members of the Good News Club, a private Christian group for children 6-12 requested permission to hold weekly after hour’s meetings in the school cafeteria in September 1996. The request was denied by Milford’s Superintendent due to their meetings purposes that were described as being the equivalent of religious worship. Milford cited the community use policy, which prohibits use for “religious purposes.” The meeting which consisted of singing songs, learning, and reciting bible verse, discussion of bible stories and their application to student lives and a closing prayer was officially rejected by the Milford Board of Education in February of

Religious, Gays, and activities in school are for people who have different feelings/ different ways that things appeal to them. They associate with people who like the same thing as them. How would it make others feel about it? But in some schools in this country, aren’t allowed to be in a school with a different religion, because they must be that religion of that school or program that they attend to. First Amendment in school it is necessary because student clubs can be inappropriate, they may cause violence, and uncomfortableness. A school cannot deny equal access or discriminate against a students club based on their content. Students may also choose their own religion and leaders. Students may not want to be sociated with children who are gay or a religion. Violence could be added to if someone is being picked on because of who they are. Students may be uncomfortable discussing sexual orientation and how all students need to accept each other, whether gay or not.

Jewish Yeshivas cost a lot of money that some Jews don’t have.. Some Jewish families just can’t afford to send their children to a Jewish Yeshiva. They have no other choice to send their children to public schools. This makes the children isolated from other Jewish children and potentially make them less religious and less knowledgeable in Judaism.

Should changes be made to the regulations for the foods that are served in public schools? This can be a very controversial question to most people; children with obesity, parents who do not care and for who does care about the health of the children and teachers who only wants what is best for the benefit of the children. This paper will attempt to explain and convince the unknown of why it is very important for our public schools to have a healthy eating curriculum for the children that attends there. If society can find a way to come together for the children of the community to fight to have healthier foods in the community, come together and provide counsel to the children of what healthy eating is all about. This paper will

The greatly discussed dilemma of having a child be taught in a public school setting versus a homeschool setting has been evaluated by parents since the idea was first introduced in the 1970’s. Public schooling had been the standard method of teaching since it is a requirement for states to provide public, free education for children in grades K-12. However, the backlash against the system began when two educational theorists and supporters of school reform, John Holt and Raymond Moore, started to question both the techniques and the products of public schools. Some parents went on to support the ideas of them and began to teach their children in the environment of their own homes for several different reasons. Some included moral or religious reasons, a desire for high educational achievement, dissatisfaction with public schools’ instructional program, or concerns about drugs and peer pressure in a public school environment. Child development specialists believe that homeschooled children are isolated from the outside world, therefore making them socially handicapped. If being exposed to this type of education on an elementary school level, the child can suffer from the lack of fundamental development of effective social skills needed for a lifetime ahead of them.