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Controversial Topic Summary Bonita Lever Grand Canyon University: EDU 330 June 20, 2019

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Controversial Topic Summary The First Amendment states that mandatory uniform policies or dress codes are permissible in public schools. However, it also permits exceptions from these policies as well. If it against the student right to wear religious clothes, such as head coverings, symbols or other attire. There are many circumstances and or policies that prohibit students from wearing religious clothing this is unconstitutional and against the law. Cultural Identifier and Controversial issue related to K-12 education The Church-state separation began with the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. The U.S. public schools there is often disagreement with the principle of the separation of church, state, and religious freedom. These differences are because of the students wanting to express their faith and school authorities want uniformity and peace within their student body. Conflicts can also involve followers of a religion. Muslim, Christianity, Amish, Mennonite, they wish to express their religion in schools in the form of prayers, clothes, and religious signs. Historical Background The concern of the Founding Fathers at the Constitutional Convention was simply to guarantee religious freedom by prohibiting the establishment of any one religion or by giving one religious sect preference over the others. They thought they could achieve this objective by insisting that no religious test be required for any citizen to exercise his political rights. Many states, however, when they ratified the Constitution indicated a desire for an amendment to safeguard religious liberty (Zwaanstra, H. 1966).

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In Britain’s court of appeals, a violation of a students' rights by her school occurred when she was sent her home because she came to school wearing her religious dress. The school said that the girl might be in danger because of the Muslim dress. Three judges ruled that Shabina Begum, 16, who said the ban violated her religious freedom. These Judges agreed the school had denied her the freedom to express her religion (UK girl wins row over veil. n.d.).

Arguments Against Some feel that wearing uniforms in the classroom are beneficial. When all the students are wearing the same thing there is no individuality. (ProCon.org, 2019). However, when a student is not allowed to express themselves and their beliefs this is unconstitutional. Students should have the right to express their religious beliefs in a peaceful manner. Diversity in a classroom can be educational. Learning of other cultures can teach students to respect and enjoy the different cultures in the world. Injustices When the United States was founded it had the idea of religious freedom, It the First Amendment in the U.S. Constitution. Now more people are protesting the practice and how religion is being expressed in America with a majority being a Christian nation. In the twentieth century, U.S. courts made limited rulings about freedom of religion. The courts ruled against Jehovah’s Witnesses they had to grant their children blood transfusions to save them, even if it was against their religion (Freedom of religion, 2018).

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How Teachers and Students are affected A disturbing trend in public schools, states that parents cannot keep their children out of classes that conflict with their religion. Alignment with Common Core standards is explicit sex education classes. The federal appeals court denied the right of parents to keep their children out of this class. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals infamously said in 2005 in another sexeducation case. “Once parents make a choice as to which school their children will attend, their fundamental right to control the education of their children is, at the least, substantially diminished (Theriot, K., Swallow, K., & Blair, K. 2014).” Solutions for injustice The First Amendment states freedom of religion includes the freedom to believe or not to believe. That one may openly observe their religion openly without interference from the government. That freedom of speech also includes religion as well. Our founding fathers wrote this Amendment to protect us from the government telling us what to believe. We need to have diversity in our classrooms and learn to accept people for who they are. John 13:34 states “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Conclusion

Finally, when it comes to diversity in the classroom and diverse backgrounds. It should be welcomed in the classroom. The Cultural Proficiency Continuum, a tool that focuses on identifying cultural proficiency is the most important tools in helping teachers identify their personal level of cultural proficiency. This is where I strive to be on the Continuum chart. Working with special needs for three years has given me an understanding others’ capabilities, understanding, culture. This has provided me with an opportunity to improve who I am as an educator, provider, and mentor. I strive to be proficient on the continuum so I can better commit

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myself to understanding and continue to improve my relationships with colleagues, students, and students’ families.

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CONTROVERSIAL TOPIC SUMMARY Freedom of religion. (2018). Salem Press Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://searchebscohostcom.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=98402102&site= eds-live&scope=site Pro Con (2019). Should Students have to wear school uniforms? Pros & Cons of Current Issues. Reliable. Nonpartisan . Empowering. Retrieved from https://school-uniforms.procon.org/ Theriot, K., Swallow, K., & Blair, K. (2014). Do the common core education standards endanger religious freedom? Why a nationwide standard for classrooms may cause concern. Christianity Today, (8), 32. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohostcom.lopes.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsgao&AN=edsgcl.386612745&sit e=eds-live&scope=site Zwaanstra, H. (1966). Freedom from Federal Establishment: Formation and Early History of the 1st Amendment Religion Clauses. Calvin Theological Journal, 1(2), 269–272. Retrieved from https://search-ebscohost-

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