Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is advocating for public school students to recite the Lord's Prayer during designated timeframes in accordance with a recent state law regarding religion in schools. This development follows earlier reports of Republican leaders' attempts to explore the limits of the separation between church and state in the field of education. The new … [Read more...] about Paxton Calls on Texas Students to Recite Lord’s Prayer in Classrooms
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Phones Off: Sweeping Restrictions Hit Students in 17 States as Classes Resume
A growing number of states across America are implementing restrictions on cellphone use in schools, reflecting a shift in educational policy that's gaining momentum with remarkable speed. 35 states now have laws or rules limiting the use of electronic devices in educational settings. This includes 17 states and the District of Columbia, which have introduced new … [Read more...] about Phones Off: Sweeping Restrictions Hit Students in 17 States as Classes Resume
Court Strikes Down Arkansas Law Bringing Bible Back to Classrooms
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against an Arkansas law that would have required the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. U.S. District Judge Timothy Brooks ruled that the law, known as Act 573, violates the First Amendment's establishment and free exercise clauses. The legislation, signed into law by Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee … [Read more...] about Court Strikes Down Arkansas Law Bringing Bible Back to Classrooms
Texas Supreme Court Rules That Mask Mandates Are Illegal, Allows Temporary Injunction For One County In Particular
The Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocked a mask mandate that was issued by San Antonio and Bexar County schools. The ruling came as a legal victory for Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton as they move forward in protecting public entities from implementing such requirements, especially since the “science” doesn’t even support mask-wearing in the classroom, to … [Read more...] about Texas Supreme Court Rules That Mask Mandates Are Illegal, Allows Temporary Injunction For One County In Particular
The School Closures & Their Disastrous Effects On Our Children
Suicides in children have jumped over the last year, showing just how much America’s youth has been affected by social isolation and the loss of essential support systems provided by in-person education. According to Jeanne Noble, director of COVID-19 response in the University of California San Francisco emergency department, suicide has increased by 24% for Californians … [Read more...] about The School Closures & Their Disastrous Effects On Our Children