Religion & Public Schools News
December 7, 2009 - The Weekly Standard
What Johnny needs to learn about Islam
Eight years after the atrocities of 9/11, Americans need to know what public school textbooks are teaching about Islam, radical Islam, and terrorism. The big three textbook states-those that set standards for content because publishers aim to capture their large sales, California, Texas, and Florida-are currently preparing for new textbooks, to be introduced in 2010-13.
November 24, 2009 - Reuters
Darwin debate rages on 150 years after
Even 150 years after it first appeared in print, Charles Darwin's "On The Origin of Species" still fuels clashes between scientists convinced of its truth and critics who reject its view of life without a creator.
November 22, 2009 - Chicago Tribune
Catholic conservatives, liberals battle over anti-poverty funding
In the wake of criticism that the national Catholic Campaign for Human Development has financed organizations that violate church teachings, leaders of the Chicago campaign have been scouring grantees for such violations and redefining who qualifies for funds.
November 18, 2009 - The Associated Press
Bishops discuss authority over Catholic colleges after uproar over Notre Dame's honor of Obama
Fallout continues from the summer controversy over the University of Notre Dame awarding an honorary degree to President Barack Obama, who supports abortion rights.
October 4, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Mormon teens start day with faith classes in McKinney
It's not as if Jenna Reeder doesn't have anything else to do, given that she's president of the senior class at McKinney High School, serves on student council, and takes dual credit courses from Collin College.
October 4, 2009 - Dallas Morning News
Dallas-Fort Worth area church-school partnerships give children a classroom lift
Apartments surround Irving's Townsell Elementary School on all sides.
October 4, 2009 - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Conservative Christian group fighting higher ed free speech rules
A national conservative Christian group is calling on several area colleges and universities to drop or change their free speech and expression rules because they could discourage students from voicing opinions about religious beliefs and other issues.
September 28, 2009 - The Houston Chronicle
What did Founding Fathers believe?
AUSTIN — Texas schoolchildren should know how God and religion greatly influenced the country's Founding Fathers more than 230 years ago, say some of the experts reviewing the state's social studies curriculum.
September 16, 2009 - The Orange County Register
Teacher not financially liable for disparaging Christians in class
SANTA ANA – A federal judge has ruled that high school history teacher James Corbett is not financially liable for disparaging Christians in class, in violation of a former student's First Amendment rights.
September 16, 2009 - St. Petersburg Times
Can Bill Foster's creation beliefs evolve into valid issue in St. Petersburg mayoral race?
St. Petersburg mayoral candidate Bill Foster believes, contrary to the overwhelming majority of scientists, that dinosaurs and humans co-existed.
