ERIC Number: EJ1308258
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Publication Date: 2021-Sep
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Are Evangelical Christians Abandoning Public Schools?
Rhames, Marilyn Anderson
Phi Delta Kappan, v103 n1 p25-29 Sep 2021
Conventional wisdom suggests that evangelical Christians, often among the most vocal advocates of school choice efforts in the U.S., are promoting choice out of a sense of frustration with public schools and perceived bias against religion. Research by Marilyn Anderson Rhames, however, suggests that evangelicals are no more concerned about religious bias in their local schools than other Americans. Using data from the 2019 PDK poll into the public's attitudes toward the public schools, Rhames analyzed responses to questions about pressure to "fit in" or conform; religious bias; bias against gay, lesbian and/or transgender students; and the perceived risks of improper civics, Bible, and comparative religion instruction. In most cases, evangelical responses were not significantly different from those of other parents. In some case, racial identity and ideology were stronger drivers of parental opinion.
Descriptors: Christianity, Public Schools, School Choice, Social Bias, Religion, Public Opinion, Parent Attitudes, LGBTQ People, Risk, Civics, Biblical Literature, Religious Education, Comparative Analysis, Racial Identification, Ideology, Educational Attitudes, Teaching Methods, Kindergarten, Elementary Secondary Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education; Kindergarten; Primary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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