Public Schools Archives - Page 4 of 8
October 26th, 2022
Is this mural Satanic? A new mural at a Grant, Michigan middle school is being accused of being Satanic. The mural, painted by a student, has drawn accusations of witchcraft by outraged local parents.
War on Halloween? Unlikely Alliance Teams Up to Take Down Spooky Season
October 17th, 2022
Is Halloween canceled? Religious conservatives have long sought to end the 'Satanic' holiday, but now schools around the country are canceling Halloween... for not being inclusive enough. Has the War on Halloween begun?
Muslim Protesters Shut Down School Board Meeting Over LGBTQ Books
October 13th, 2022
A large group of conservative Muslim parents in the Dearborn, Michigan community took over a school board meeting and ultimately got it shut down in protest of LGBTQ books in Dearborn's school libraries.
Faith Leaders Protest Anti-LGBTQ Policies in Schools
August 31st, 2022
As restrictive policies on LGBTQ issues sweep the nation's schools, gay kids are finding unlikely allies in some faith leaders. Some clergy are fighting back against the policies, which they say are downright dangerous.
Controversial Easter Lesson in Alabama Public School Gets Atheists Hopping Mad
August 5th, 2022
An Alabama public school teacher's Easter lesson - complete with Jesus Christ coloring book - has atheists fuming. They say she's promoting Christianity in the classroom, but the school says she's done nothing wrong.
Hail Mary: Supreme Court Rules High School Football Coach Can Pray on the Field
June 27th, 2022
The Supreme Court ruled that a football coach had his rights violated when his school let him go for praying on the 50-yard line. Critics fear that the ruling could lead to more overt religious expression in schools.
Pope Francis Calls for Gun Control in the U.S.
May 27th, 2022
Following the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Pope Francis is saying enough is enough when it comes to gun violence in America. He's arguing that America must institute gun reform to prevent this from happening again.
Activist Wants Florida to Ban the Bible From School Libraries
April 29th, 2022
In a wave of book bans in school libraries across the country, one Florida man is trying to ban a book he says shows wildly inappropriate graphic content like rape, slavery, and infanticide: the Holy Bible.
Parents Outraged Over Teacher's Drag Performance
April 18th, 2022
Is dressing in drag inappropriate for a teacher to do in front of students? A Wisconsin teacher is in hot water after performing a full song and dance drag routine at an assembly to cap off 'Fine Arts Week'.
Texas Student Who Refused to Stand for Pledge of Allegiance Wins Settlement
March 31st, 2022
A Texas student is vindicated after fighting her former school district in court for years. She says she was punished for refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, arguing that America is not free and just for all.
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