Does Prayer Have Any Place in Public Schools?
In the landmark case Engel v. Vitale in 1962, the Supreme Court ruled that school-sponsored prayer in public schools violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment — breaching the constitutional wall of separation between church and state.Do you think prayer has any place in public, state-financed schools? Why or why not?On April 25, the…
A Place of Solace
Where do you go when you need to get away from it all? For one writer, it is a local garden, but your spot could be anywhere that makes you feel calm and happy, whether the beach, a friend or relative’s house, a park or just your living room couch. Why do you think being…
Learning With: ‘I Had Finally Found the Right Place for My Son’
4. While the psychological benefits of working with animals is widely known, why is it still rare in therapeutic settings? 5. The article profiles several students — Xander, Austin, Jack and Luis. What are some of the ways the school has positively affected their learning as well as their growth and development as people? Which…
