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Due to a West Virginia child who decided to refrain from the pledge due to his religious believes the mandatory pledge as been removed from schools nationwide. This family took this argument to the Supreme Court. The courts found that mandatory pledge went against two amendments. Since the court found that the pledge was not longer mandatory in schools children are able to make the decision to participate.

A debate on Muslim women wearing the head cover, (hejab,Burka) in public places such as school or even in society all together.

As parents do we have the right to say "NO" to drugging our children? I found this article to be very informative. This article suggests that we as parents need to question the responses given to us by our doctors. There are many cases of misdiagnosis. In some states there are schools that have rules in place if your child is diagnosed with ADHD and ADD they are required to take Ritalin. If you "opt out" the school can tell you not to bring your child to school anymore! Considering I have a child they are trying to get me to medicate, this issue hit home for me. There are many recorded deaths that have occurred as a result of taking this drug. That is a chance I am not willing to take.

This article talks about a legislation that will improve school lunches by providing more plant based foods and milk alternatives.

The article explains that young adults should go to school even if it's above your expenses. In the long run it will cost more not to go.

The article explains that young adults should go to school even if it's above your expenses. In the long run it will cost more not to go.

We are living in a digital age where students, myself included, can post, tweet, and update their status about every thought that goes through their heads. Some of those thoughts posted online has landed some kids in hot water. The severities of th incidents vary anywhere from venting about a hall monitor being mean or how a profile that was made as a joke that cost a teacher his job.

At a high school named Free State to honor Kansas' anti-slavery past, the Confederate flag waved off the back of a student's pickup truck in the parking lot. When classmates who were offended removed it, the student replaced it and displayed the flag again. It's sparked debate about race...

For Camille's topic

Thank you, I have reviewed the articles and have become intrigued with learning more about childrens rights declaration.

An article from the First Amendment Center discussing dress code in schools. A continuing topic of debate and I can see both sides of this one.

Your Safety and Security or Your Civil Liberties - Which is More Important? By Lisa Prososki, an independent education consultant and former middle school and high school Social Studies, English, Reading, and Technology teacher Subjects: Government, civics, social studies Lesson Objectives Students will: Understand the provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and the controversies that led the ACLU to take legal action against the legislation.

Here we hear about why sex education should be in all schools. It speaks about parents in denial of their children having sex, how early children are starting to be sexually active, to the concequenses of not being educated.

Now kids can not even see Charlie Brown for a field trip because it is a form of religion. Even with parents permission a school is being criticized for this outting.

Senator proposes a bill to cut parent's assistance if kids skip class or perform poorly in school.

Orders are being made to schools to allow disabled students to participate in sports programs. Minimal changes may be made to allow these students to participate.

This article doesn't believe arming teachers or principles should be allowed.Guns should be in the hands of those in the position of protecting people. Teachers do not receive training on weapons and this isn't in there job description.

children are to be appropriately immunized for school attendance.A child must have at least one dose of DTaP or DTP vaccine on or after the fourth birthday.

starting with in 1948 they let any person joined armed forces no matter race,color,religion.Also in1954 to stop segregation in schools.

Don't you think we should be able to choose whatever college we would like to attend? Waiting for an acceptance letter, is like waiting for acceptance from kids at school to be your friend. If you have the funds or want to try, people should be able to any college they want.

Dr. Bob Sears writes about his thoughts on California Bill AB2109 and his fear that Dr.'s will refuse to sign the required form for thier patients vaccination exemption. He feels this way because he says some Dr.'s will force their own feelings about required vaccines on their patients or won't sign because of liability issuse. Those children who are unable to get the required signature will not be admitted to school and it will affect their education.

Back in the 60's religion was something that was part of the teachers lesson plans along with bible reading. In todays world it is the exact opposite, teachers are being told not to discuss religion in their class rooms.