Charles Haynes columns
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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
Religious liberty gains ground in year 2000
By Charles Haynes By any measure, the first year of the new century was a banner year for advocates of religious liberty in public education.
12.17.00
December's search for common ground begins on the public square
By Charles Haynes Some Americans have a strange way of celebrating the season of peace and good will.
12.10.00
Americans must uphold freedom of conscience for all
By Charles Haynes The world had just begun to absorb the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust when the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights on Dec. 10, 1948.
12.03.00
New report suggests that teaching about religion is here to stay
By Charles Haynes Religion may finally be going back to school as a topic for study.
11.26.00
Some state lawmakers actively seeking common ground
By Charles Haynes After the rancor and division of the presidential race, I might not have chosen to spend an entire morning with a roomful of politicians.
11.19.00
Virginia student takes stand against silence
By Charles Haynes When his teacher calls for a moment of silence every morning, Jordan Kupersmith gets up and leaves the room.
11.12.00
Supreme Court to get Good News
By Charles Haynes The Good News Club is going to the Supreme Court. And the outcome could have far-reaching implications for how we apply the First Amendment in public schools.
11.05.00
Schools must model democracy to teach it effectively
By Charles Haynes Here's a frightening thought: The schools where we educate for democratic citizenship are often among the least democratic places in our society.
10.29.00
Award-winning Schools of Character showcase character-education successes
By Charles Haynes Character education is moving to the top of the school reform agenda.
10.23.00
Halloween activities in schools can be divisive
By Charles Haynes Many school administrators are caught in the crossfire between parents who support and parents who oppose Halloween observances in the classroom.
10.15.00
Students' religious expression has rightful place in public schools
By Charles Haynes Does the First Amendment ban any mention of Jesus in elementary public schools?
10.08.00
Public overlooking important implications of recent religious-protection act
By Charles Haynes Shouting matches and lawsuits over “school prayer,” holiday displays, vouchers and other church-state issues may grab the headlines.
10.01.00
Voters favor equal treatment for religious charities addressing social needs
By Charles Haynes Religion is the hot topic of campaign 2000. There's plenty of God-talk on the campaign trail, especially from the first Jewish candidate on a major party ticket.
09.24.00
Split decision over Bible story begs high court involvement
By Charles Haynes Did a first-grade teacher violate Zachary Hood's rights when she barred him from reading a story from the Beginner's Bible?
09.17.00
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