Home > Topics > Religious liberty > Religious liberty in public schools   What's on the horizon> By Charles C. Haynes First Amendment Center senior scholar How far can public schools go in accommodating the religious needs of Muslim students? This question is presenting itself with increasing urgency, and it's a delicate balance to avoid doing too little or too much. FULL STORY>     When politics and religion trump science, education suffers By Charles C. Haynes Schools should instruct students in how scientists determine what is and isn’t controversial in science, not legislators prodded by religious conservatives. 03.14.10   Conservative views prevail in Texas school lessons State education board shapes standards, including required teaching of Judeo-Christian influences on Founding Fathers, that can affect what's in textbooks nationwide. 03.15.10 Last system update: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 09:07:38  SEARCH  MORE religious liberty in public schools issues > School prayer Religious holidays Student religious practices Released time Teaching about religion Pledge of Allegiance & religious liberty in public schools Religious clubs Public schools & religious communities Teachers' religious liberties Bible in school Distributing religious literature Graduation ceremonies Evolution & creation