Church-State Relations
Select and examine two (2) court rulings related to church-state interaction in the public school system.
Create a five to seven (5-7) page paper in which you:
1. Identify the key issues in the court rulings and how they have shaped public education today.
2. Analyze the impact to schools, teachers, students, and the community.
3. As a professional in education, explain if you agree or not with the ruling and support your response.
4. Provide a citation on a reference page for the court rulings you selected.
5. Use at least five (3) quality resources
Your assignment should follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references should follow APA or school-specific format.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment. The cover page and the reference page are excluded in the required assignment page length.
The specific course learning outcomes are:
• Develop an understanding of the legal roles and responsibilities of educators and the roles of the federal, state, and local government relative to education.
• Evaluate the legal framework of the organization of public and private education.
• Explore the principles of case law and legislation related to individual rights of teachers and students and school responsibilities.
• Analyze legal aspects provided to students with disabilities to ensure equal educational opportunity and access.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic educational and legal terminology as related to schools and education.
• Critique the potential legal liabilities for schools, education personnel, and school districts.
• Recognize and discuss political factors affecting the educational system.
• Interpret the legal basis and policy guidelines relative to effective allocation and use of financial resources to ensure equal educational opportunity and access.
• Use technology and information resources to research issues about education and the law.
• Write clearly and concisely about education and the law using correct grammar and mechanics.