Problem 1: Assess the impact of the 14th Amendment on religion and public education.
Problem 2: Explain why it may be difficult for some school districts to find the proper balance between religious holiday activities without offending minority religious beliefs or those who believe schools should remain neutral.
Problem 3: The role of religion in public education is often cited as part of the "culture wars."
- Define culture wars in your own words.
- Identify some areas, other than religion, that intertwine public education in the culture wars.
Problem 4: Plan your response to potential dilemmas surrounding religious expressions.
- Determine the basic guidelines you will use to influence your decision-making.