Religion in schools [electronic resource] /
volume editor, Charles J. Russo.
- Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE Publications, 2012.
- 1 online resource (xxx, 396 p.)
- Debating issues in American education ; v. 4 .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Should public funds be used to transport students to religiously affiliated nonpublic schools? -- Should public funds be used to provide textbooks and instructional materials in religiously affiliated nonpublic schools? -- Should students be allowed to include prayer in public school graduation ceremonies? -- Should teachers be able to pray in public schools? -- Should moments of silence be permitted in public schools? -- Should public school teachers be allowed to read the Bible or other sacred texts in public schools when students are present? -- Should school officials be allowed to use religious or sacred music in celebrations in public schools? -- Should educational officials permit displays of religious symbols in public schools? -- Should students be encouraged or required to participate in pledging allegiance and saluting the flag if they or their parents object to the words "under God"? -- Should public school students be given released time for religious instruction? -- Should public school boards be allowed to offer courses on the Bible and other sacred texts as literature? -- Should schools teach both evolution and creation science/intelligent design in science classes? -- Should school calendars take religious holidays into account? -- Does the Equal Access Act guarantee religious clubs equal access to public school facilities? -- Should nonschool religious groups be allowed to use public school facilities? -- Should students and others be permitted to distribute religious materials in public schools? -- Should students be allowed to wear distinctive religious garb in public schools? -- Should teachers be allowed to wear distinctive religious garb in public schools?.
Provides views on multiple sides of curriculum and instruction issues in America's schools and offers more in-depth resources for further exploration. This volume examines religion in schools, covering such varied issues as prayer and religious activity, curricular issues, the pledge of allegiance, religious clothing and dress.