It's a new school year, but an old fight is fast becoming the title bout in American classrooms. Teachers and administrators around the country are perplexed once again over the Pledge of Allegiance.
The courts have consistently ruled that students have the right not to recite the pledge in public schools. But now some First Amendment advocates are taking it one step further, arguing that the law compels educators to inform kids at the beginning of school that the decision is entirely up to them.
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Wed, Jun 19, 2013 - 11:24 AM
At some point, although I doubt it will be in the near future, people like Mr. Mickle are going to realize that co [...]
Tue, Jun 18, 2013 - 09:35 AM
Oh, I'm sure Mr. Asher will give you all the credit for his eloquence....which is what I was complimenting.
Mon, Jun 17, 2013 - 09:38 AM
Yes Lynn, I taught Jim well. He was in classes I instructed @ GPSTC in Forsyth. Not sure Jim certified all the PCS [...]
Thu, Jun 13, 2013 - 04:40 PM
Mr. Mickle, thank you for acknowledging the service that I and all my brothers and sisters in law enforcement and [...]
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Funny how the article states that in NM the students can opt out, but school is not required to inform them of this. Talk about contradiction.
What's this world coming to... sad.