Citizens Project Online News

January 2015

Citizens Project Empowers Educators to Manage the 'December Dilemma'

Every December, public school students, parents, teachers and administrators face the difficult task of acknowledging the various religious and secular holiday traditions celebrated during that time of year. The effort to promote understanding for those of all traditions while adhering to First Amendment requirements awareness can be very challenging for those in the public schools.

Last month Citizens Project sent copies of the Anti-Defamation League's publication "The December Dilemma" to all high school administrators in the region. We hope that this resource was valuable to teachers and administrators during the holiday season. Citizens Project remains committed to being a resource to educators throughout the entire school year as they wrestle with the nuance of church/state separation while engaging their students in relevant conversations.

Click to read 'The December Dilemma' publication

Citizens' Religious Freedom Institute

April 11, 2015

Planning is underway for the fifth Citizens Religious Freedom Institute on April 11, 2015. This event is for educators and parents wanting to better understand how our laws are interpreted in the schools with separation of church and state. Up to 7.5 hours of continuing education credit is offered for educators who participate.

Guest lecturer Eric Kniffin is an attorney at Lewis, Roca, Rothberger and brings a wealth of expertise to Citizens Project.

Mark your calendars and tell a friend! You will not want to miss this event. More details to come!

Articles of Interest

Missisippi proposal to make Bible the state book

The Clarion Ledger

Pride Center Closes After 37 Years

CS Indy

Palmer Students win Best in State App

CSBJ

Where's the Attention on the Colorado Bombing?

The Boston Globe

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