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Religion in Public Schools
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Intelligent Design in the Classroom 
 Series of stories on intelligent design--"the theory that an intelligent force had a role to play in the creation of the universe"--and the educational system. Includes a look at the debate in several states and links to related articles about evolution, creation myths, academic freedom, and related topics. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5011327 Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 16, 2005 Intelligent Designs on Evolution
This 2006 documentary looks at the concept of intelligent design, "which argues certain aspects of the natural world are so complex they must have been the work of a designer." The companion website features articles on intelligent design in the classroom and religion in schools, interviews, audio and transcript of the program, and related links and readings on evolution and creationism. From American RadioWorks. http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/inteldesign/ Topics: K-12 Education, Religion, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jan 31, 2006 Religion and Prayer in U.S. Public School, Libraries, Etc.
An overview of the constitutional requirements relating to prayer in U.S. public schools. Also discusses prayer at municipal government meetings, teaching about religion and the Bible, prayer at special school events, student free speech guarantees, and the "under God" language in the Pledge of Allegiance. Includes links to related information. From Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance. http://www.religioustolerance.org/ps_pray.htm Topics: K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Sep 14, 2004 Religion and Public Schools
This Department of Education site presents current and prior administration policy about religion and prayer in public schools. It features the Feb. 7, 2003, letter that provides "guidance on constitutionally protected prayer in public elementary and secondary schools. This guidance explains the responsibilities of state educational agencies and local educational agencies with respect to this aspect of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB)." Archive includes material back to 1995. http://www.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/religionandschools/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Oct 30, 2005 |
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