Prayer in the public sphere has been part of American daily life since the founding. Historically, both legislative sessions and school days began with Bible readings or prayers to solemnize the day.
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2023
Education Law
“Free” speech seems like a misnomer when looking at the price public universities have to pay to protect students’ First Amendment rights. Accommodating controversial speakers on campus requires universities to balance budget constraints with free speech.
School closures in the wake of COVID-19 have caused major disruptions in the lives of our nation’s students. Following the widespread closures of schools in March of 2020, concerns for students have ranged widely, from social and emotional development, to physical and nutritional wellbeing, to academic progress and achievement.