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Rossow, Lawrence F.; Barnes, Sheila – Religion & Public Education, 1992
Contends that the issue of whether public school teachers may wear religious garb while teaching is no longer a debatable topic. Argues that wearing religious garb may unduly influence students and therefore violates the separation of church and state. Concludes that teachers must set an example of tolerance and should not wear religious garb…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Relations

Stefkovich, Jacqueline A. – Religion & Public Education, 1992
Discusses the case of Muslim and Sikh teachers who were dismissed because they refused to refrain from wearing traditional religious clothing at school. Reviews religious garb statutes in several states in relation to First Amendment rights and a pluralistic society. Concludes that religious dress is protected by freedom of expression guarantees.…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Awareness, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Relations

Lehman, Harold D. – Religion & Public Education, 1989
Discusses legal issues concerning the First Amendment rights of Amish and Mennonite students and parents. Focuses on court decisions that upheld their rights of religious liberty and reviews the origins of their beliefs. Contends that most of the government decisions regarding religion and education reflect a fundamental respect for the religious…
Descriptors: Amish, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Elementary Secondary Education