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The Establishment Clause and Public Schools in the 21st Century
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Epley, B. Glen – NASSP Bulletin, 2007
Public school leaders often find themselves caught between groups with passionately held--but widely varying--views regarding the appropriate role for religion in public schools. Tensions are heightened by the growth of well-funded special interest groups inclined to litigate anywhere a test case arises. By reviewing the most recent judicial…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Constitutional Law, Public Schools, State Church Separation
Establishment of Religion in Primary and Secondary Schools.
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Underwood, Julie K. – West's Education Law Reporter, 1989
A modified analysis of the "Lemon" test as set forth in Supreme Court opinions is explained, and relevant lower court cases are reviewed. Determines that the modified standard is heightened and consistently applied within K-12 education activities. (MLF)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Courts, Public Schools
High School Prayers at Graduation: Will the Supreme Court Pronounce the Benediction?
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Mawdsley, Ralph D.; Russo, Charles J. – West's Education Law Reporter, 1991
The Supreme Court has decided to address the facts in "Lee v. Weisman" involving the validity of graduation prayer. Reviews the opinions of the current justices regarding the role of the tripartite establishment clause "Lemon" test and concludes with a projection of the court's resolution of the "Lee" case. (73…
Descriptors: Commencement Ceremonies, Court Judges, Court Litigation, Federal Courts