Religion in 69传媒
Learn more about the relationship between religion and schools鈥攊ncluding the separation of church and state and issues of religious freedom
Religion in Public 69传媒, Explained
Public schools cannot promote any particular religion, and they must respect the individual religious beliefs of students and staff.
Law & Courts
Are Religious Charter 69传媒 Legal? The Supreme Court Will Decide Soon
The court's ruling could fundamentally alter the line between church and state in education.
Law & Courts
Legal Fights Highlight Clashes Over Transgender 69传媒鈥� Pronouns in 69传媒
A federal court weighs the case of a teacher who refused to use students' chosen names and pronouns, as similar questions arise elsewhere.
Law & Courts
Can Parents Opt Kids Out of 69传媒 LGBTQ+ Books? The Supreme Court Will Decide
The U.S. Supreme Court will take up a school district's policy of refusing to let parents opt out their children from LGBTQ+ storybooks.
Curriculum
7 Curriculum Trends That Defined 2024
From religious-themed mandates to reading to career prep, take a look at what EdWeek covered in curriculum in 2024.
States
More States Are Testing the Limits Around Religion in Public 69传媒
A wave of state policies mixing public education and religion are challenging the church-state divide in public schools.
Curriculum
Texas 69传媒 May Soon Be 69传媒 Bible Stories in English Classes
The state has advanced a controversial curriculum that includes Christian teachings in K-5 lessons.
Law & Courts
Ten Commandments Law for Public 69传媒 Is 'Impermissible,' Judge Rules
The Louisiana law would require displays of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom.
Law & Courts
This State Requires 69传媒 to Teach the Bible. Parents and Teachers Are Suing
Opponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state鈥檚 superintendent of public instruction.
School Choice & Charters
Charter 69传媒 Are in Uncharted Political Waters This Election Season
From big constitutional questions to more practical, local concerns, the charter school sector faces a number of challenges.
Law & Courts
Two Notable Education Cases the Supreme Court Declined to Take Up This Term
The justices turned away cases on public aid to nonpublic schools and the 2021 controversy over school board protests.
Policy & Politics
Explainer
Education Debates You'll Likely Hear About in the Election, Explained
Brush up on key education policy issues that could show up in national, state, and local races.
Curriculum
Letter to the Editor
Christian Nationalism vs. Spirituality in America鈥檚 69传媒
A retired teacher responds to the Oklahoma state schools superintendent's guidance on teaching the Bible in public schools in the state.
Social Studies
Opinion
Yes, Religion Should Be Taught in School鈥擝ut It Needs to Be Done Right
For nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students.
Law & Courts
Louisiana Uses History, Pop Culture to Defend School Ten Commandments Mandate
Suggested options pair the Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, Martin Luther King Jr., and Regina George of "Mean Girls."