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: 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. And you might be amazed what doors open up simply by your being there. Don’t allow fear to paralyze you. You may be thinking right now that when you enrich your lesson with a discussion about religion, even though it’s totally legal, there will inevitably still be parents who go to your administrator and complain. But here’s the question: Will fear stop us from