Title: When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools? | Teach 4 the Heart
Headings: When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools?
When Are Faith and Religion Allowed in Public Schools?
What Does the Constitution Say?
What does it mean to “establish” a religion?
Students’ Rights
How to Legally Share Your Faith in the Public School
Resources for Further Study

Content: The school strives for student awareness of religions, but does not press for student acceptance of any religion. The school sponsors study about religion, not the practice of
The school may expose students to a diversity of religious views, but may not impose any particular
The school educates about all religions; it does not promote or denigrate
The school informs students about various beliefs; it does not seek to conform students to any particular belief
Supervise religions clubs, See You at the Pole, Good News Clubs, etc. Many schools have religious clubs that are student-led but need faculty advisors. This is a great opportunity not only to reach out to students but to also teach them what they are allowed to bring up in class. There are absolutely no restrictions on what students are allowed to bring up in the classroom because a teacher, as a government agent, is not allowed to inhibit the free expression of religion. And when the students in your school understand this, then they can indeed be a great witness among their peers. You can also be present at events like See You at the Pole. You cannot lead the prayer or the event, but you are certainly allowed to supervise the event and support the students in that way.