Attending public elementary school in rural Ohio, journalist Linda K. Wertheimer received Bible instruction from a teacher who led the class in openly Christian prayers and songs.

Both efforts pursue an opening created by the U.S. Supreme Court. In a notable 1963 ruling, the court banned ceremonial Bible readings in public schools but allowed "objective" study of the text ...

Bring Your Bible to School Day, an effort Focus on the Family started in 2014, is Oct. 5 this year. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 92°F. Thursday, July 3rd 2025 ...

The Bible has a deep history in American classrooms, but the state’s provocative superintendent wants to broadly expand its influence. By Sarah Mervosh and Ruth Graham Sarah Mervosh reports on ...

ACLU Program on Freedom of Religion and Belief April 2007 Some schools, boards of education, and state legislatures have considered introducing courses on the Bible in public schools. In order to ...