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Successful partnerships with faith-based groups focus on secular activities
By Charles Haynes Advocates of more partnerships between faith communities and public schools got a big boost earlier this month when President Bush directed the secretary of education to set up a new center for faith-based initiatives.  02.25.01

Public-school-sponsored baccalaureate service poses problem
By Charles Haynes Under current court rulings, school sponsorship of religious service at graduation is unconstitutional.  02.18.01

Public prayers on state occasions need not be divisive or generic
By Charles Haynes Debate over prayers offered at President Bush’s inauguration is yet another reminder of just how diverse and contentious America has become in the 21st century.  02.11.01

Federal funding for faith-based programs requires careful implementation
By Charles Haynes President Bush's ambitious plan to expand federal aid to faith-based programs appears to be gaining broad support across religious and political lines.  02.04.01

Forcing students to recite the pledge won't ensure patriotism
By Charles Haynes Age-old fight over how best to inspire patriotism in students has been re-ignited in Virginia this week by the introduction of a bill requiring daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools.  01.28.01

First court victory signals limitations on church zoning restrictions
By Charles Haynes Few Americans noticed when the awkwardly named Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) was signed into law last fall.  01.21.01

Poll shows Americans value the right of religious liberty
By Charles Haynes According to a poll released this week, the vast majority of Americans greatly appreciate the religious freedom and diversity of our nation, even though they don't know much about religions other than their own.  01.14.01

President-elect Bush likely to support character education, student prayer
By Charles Haynes When George W. Bush takes office this month, education reform will be at the top of the agenda.  01.07.01

Effectiveness of school vouchers still in question
By Charles Haynes On church-state issues, George W. Bush's honeymoon period may be over before it starts.  12.31.00

Expanded 'charitable choice' programs will require additional safeguards
By Charles Haynes In keeping with the season, a wave of holiday cheer has hit the nation's capital this week.  12.24.00

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