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Public schools in the United States (view source)
Revision as of 15:04, April 25, 2009
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The department, however, also offered some significant additions, including more details on such contentious matters as moments of silence and prayer in student assemblies. And for the first time, federal funds are tied to compliance with the guidelines. The burden is on schools to prove compliance through a yearly report.
The department, however, also offered some significant additions, including more details on such contentious matters as moments of silence and prayer in student assemblies. And for the first time, federal funds are tied to compliance with the guidelines. The burden is on schools to prove compliance through a yearly report.
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In the [[United Kingdom]], policy on religion in state schools is exactly opposite to that in the US. Schools not only may feature prayer and worship, they are required to do so regularly by law.<ref>Education Act, 1944.</ref> This may be Christian, Jewish, Muslim or interfaith, depending on the type of school.
== Public schools and declining literacy ==
== Public schools and declining literacy ==