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CODE OF ETHICS FOR TEACHERS. The Christian community, including that part involved in education, has always strived to identify how Christians should live. Scripture directs us to faithful responses to God in daily affairs, shaping those responses towards what they ought to be.
Under the Establishment Clause, the United States Supreme Court has held that government may not aid religion, but what constitutes aid is a matter of dispute. At first, the United States Supreme Court erected a high and impregnable wall of separation between church and state.
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The California Educators’ Guide to School Law is designed for school administrators, school board members, graduate and law school students interested in education law, and individuals who are affiliated with the field of education.
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Jan 8, 2019 · Case law and legislation guide how religion can be expressed by students and teachers within the public school system. For example, students may establish clubs related to religious beliefs in the same way they can for other extracurricular interests (Westside Community Schools v. Mergers, 1990).
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California Charter Schools – What the Law Says Pertaining to Religious Instruction. This document contains portions of California law that pertain to religious instruction in charter schools. Click here to download a PDF copy.
Guidelines for Teaching About Religion. • The approach is academic, not devotional. • Educators strive for student awareness of religion, but do not press for student acceptance of any religion. • The class educates about religions, but does not promote or denigrate any religion.
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This resources further includes guidance on local zoning ordinances for church/homeschool co-op programs. The California Education Code (“Cal. Ed. Code”) is the primary source of clarification for conducting church/homeschool co-op programs.
