Religion in schools / / volume editor, Charles J. Russo

• Pubblicazione: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : , : SAGE Publications, , 2012
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (xxx, 396 pages)
• Disciplina: 379.280973
• Soggetto topico: Religion in the public schools - United States
• Persona (resp. second.): RussoCharles J.
• Note generali: Description based on print version record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""RELIGION IN SCHOOLS - FRONT COVER""; ""RELIGION IN SCHOOLS""; ""CONTENTS""; ""ABOUT THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF""; ""ABOUT THE VOLUME EDITOR""; ""ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS""; ""INTRODUCTION""; ""ISSUES INVOLVING RELIGION AND EDUCATION""; ""Prayer and Other Religious Activities in Public Schools""; ""Curricular-Instructional Issues""; ""Access to and Distribution of Literature in Public Schools""; ""CONCLUSION""; ""Further Readings and Resources""; ""Court Cases and Statutes""; ""1. Should Public Funds Be Used to Transport Students to Religiously Affiliated Nonpublic Schools?"" ; ""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton""""POINT: James Van Patten University of Arkansas, Fayetteville""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Debra Miretzky Western Illinois University""; ""2. Should Public Funds Be Used to Provide Textbooks and Instructional Materials in Religiously Affiliated Nonpublic Schools?""; ""OVERVIEW: Allan G. Osborne, Jr., Principal (Retired), Snug Harbor Community School, Quincy, Massachusetts""; ""POINT: William E. Thro Christopher Newport University""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Debra Miretzky Western Illinois University"" ; ""3. Should Students Be Allowed to Include Prayer in Public School Graduation Ceremonies?""""OVERVIEW: Allan G. Osborne, Jr., Principal (Retired), Snug Harbor Community School, Quincy, Massachusetts""; ""POINT: Ralph D. Mawdsley Cleveland State University""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Martha McCarthy Loyola Marymount University""; ""4. Should Teachers Be Able to Pray in Public Schools?""; ""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton""; ""POINT: William E. Thro Christopher Newport University""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Adam C. Hyde Osceola School District, Florida"" ; ""5. Should Moments of Silence Be Permitted in Public Schools?""""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton""; ""POINT: Mario S. Torres, Jr. Texas A&M University""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Luke M. Cornelius University of North Florida""; ""6. Should Public School Teachers Be Allowed to Read the Bible or Other Sacred Texts in Public Schools When Students Are Present?""; ""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton""; ""POINT: Regina R. Umpstead Central Michigan University""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Brenda Kallio University of North Dakota"" ; ""7. Should School Officials Be Allowed to Use Religious or Sacred Music in Celebrations in Public Schools?""""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton""; ""POINT: Allison S. Fetter-Harrott Franklin College""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Emily Richardson Indiana University""; ""8. Should Educational Officials Permit Displays of Religious Symbols in Public Schools?""; ""OVERVIEW: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton Ralph D. Mawdsley, Cleveland State University""; ""POINT: Courtney Hagele Columbus, Ohio""; ""COUNTERPOINT: Kathryn Shields Columbus, Ohio"" ; ""9. Should Students Be Encouraged or Required to Participate in Pledging Allegiance and Saluting the Flag If They or Their Parents Object to the Words “Under Godâ€??""
• Sommario/riassunto: Chapters explore such varied issues as prayer and religious activity, curricular issues, the pledge of allegiance, religious clothing and dress, and more. Each chapter opens with an introductory essay by the volume editor, followed by articles written and signed by invited experts, and concludes with Further Readings and Resources.
• Titolo autorizzato: Religion in schools
• ISBN: 1-78268-279-1; 1-4522-6669-7; 1-4522-1863-3
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910813174303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: Debating Issues in American Education: A SAGE Reference Set