Atheist Student Awarded Scholarship for Dressing Up as Jesus Christ
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“A high school student in Tennessee was awarded with a $1,000 scholarship by an atheist organization for dressing up as Jesus Christ during ‘Fictional Character Day’ at his school.”
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Civil Rights Office Expands Its Reach Into Schools
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The Office for Civil Rights in the Dept. of Education reviews school districts and institutions of higher education for compliance with civil rights laws that the OCR enforces. Seventy-four compliance reviews have been conducted since March 2010.
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Judge: School Can Ban American Flag Shirts on Cinco De Mayo
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“The Court finds that based on these undisputed facts, the school officials reasonably forecast that Plaintiffs’ clothing could cause a substantial disruption with school activities,” U.S. District Court Judge James Ware wrote in his opinion.
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Gay play at school creates parental uproar
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“Students and parents alike were shocked in mid-October when a homosexual-themed play, which included a kiss, was staged for students at Hartford Public High School in Connecticut”
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