Museum of the Bible, a controversial education non-profit led by Hobby Lobby President Steve Green, has postponed the launch of its new curriculum.
Is yoga religious? An Indian court mulls mandatory school exercises
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India is weighing whether yoga has a religious element, as it decides if … Continued
Christian conservatives divided over Common Core education standards
RNS () — Even though the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez had a 3.9 GPA in high school, his teachers kept pushing … Continued
Is it time to dial back Halloween in schools?
Principal Orlando Taylor believed he was doing the right thing last week when he sent a letter home announcing to … Continued
Are atheists taking over? Signs abound, from Francis interview to Virginia’s governor race
Are atheists taking over the debate? In the past weeks, Pope Francis gave an interview to an atheist journalist in … Continued
Survey: Hispanics like Pope Francis and the Democratic Party
AUSTIN, Texas — A new survey of Hispanic political and religious values finds they’re overwhelmingly Democrats who hold a largely … Continued
American idol: God does belong in public schools, if a student wants him there
(istockphoto) If you ask a class of 5th graders to write about someone they “look up to,” don’t be shocked … Continued
Atheists and humanists launch Freethought Equality Fund PAC
WASHINGTON — Atheists and humanists hope to increase their influence in politics with the launch of the Freethought Equality Fund, … Continued
‘Hug an Atheist’ film tries to put a human face on unbelief
SAN FRANCISCO — Few outside the atheist community — and even many inside it — would argue that atheism has … Continued

Nothing says ‘divisible’ like ‘under God’
Regardless of personal religious beliefs, students should learn about the importance of religious liberty and why it is threatened when the government endorses any religious view.
Bullying of Asian-Americans spikes in New York City schools
RNS () — A report released Thursday (Sept. 5) by two civil rights groups found a dramatic spike in bullying … Continued
Is King’s dream still alive?
Martin Luther King Jr. seen during his “I Have a Dream” speech.AP The lead up to the 50 th anniversary … Continued
Kansas school surrenders to ignorance, removes Islam display
Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual hajj or pilgrimage in the holy … Continued
Transgender in California: All are welcome in pluralistic America
March 26, 2013: A gay rights supporter waves a rainbow flag in front of the Supreme Court.Saul Loeb / AFP/Getty … Continued
Can a Hebrew charter school teach the language but not the faith?
WASHINGTON — What’s one way to ensure that a new Hebrew-immersion public charter school isn’t a Jewish school? Hire a … Continued
COMMENTARY: Moving backward on racial progress
SEWANEE, Tenn. — After passing through the Gothic campus of Sewanee: The University of the South, we came to an … Continued
COMMENTARY: The reckless right-wing war on America
It is tragic to watch contemptuous right-wingers declaring war on America. With little heed for consequences on either actual people … Continued
Home schooling without God? Humanists find a way
When KellyAnne Kitchin began home schooling her three sons three years ago, she had difficulty finding curriculum programs that fit … Continued
San Diego judge says public school’s yoga instruction not religious
SAN DIEGO, — A California judge ruled Monday (July 1) that the teaching of yoga in public schools does not … Continued
Is yoga instruction religious? San Diego court case may decide
SAN DIEGO — In an elementary school classroom with an American flag draped over one wall, a couple dozen students … Continued