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Takeaways3 things to know about Biden administration’s new guidance on prayer in school
The new guidance is not technically legally binding, but federal law requires schools to certify they are following the guidance. It serves as a suggestion to ensure proper adherence to the law.
InsightsPrayer in schools: Does federal guidance reflect Supreme Court rulings?
Updated letter from Department of Education stresses the ability of schools to limit employee prayer when they feel such prayer might be taken as an endorsement of religion.
InsightsHelping mental health and marriage
Mental health struggles take a toll on overall health and ability to perform and function in daily life. They impact family relationships, including marriage.
InsightsA success story: Overcoming dyslexia through home schooling
This family found great success in home-schooling a high school student using a school-like structured schedule, a program that helped with dyslexia, and a religious-based curriculum.
InsightsPolicymakers should meet families where they are
Policy approaches should empower families to pursue their own remedies to their own problems, instead of offering solutions to some families while doing little for families for whom the solutions are a bad fit.
InsightsCase shows how government interferes with religious groups’ homeless ministry
Department of Justice has sided with Micah's Way in its suit against the city of Santa Ana, California, for trying to shut down or limit its distribution of food and drink to homeless people.
TakeawaysParent-Driven Education: A Visual
Parent-driven models in education have become more popular and diverse in recent years. This chart helps parents understand their options.
InsightsA parent’s guide: A spectrum of parent-driven education
Broadly speaking, parent-driven schools fall into one of five categories: home schooling, home-schooling co-op, microschooling, public partnership, and hybrid schooling.
TakeawaysChurch and family can help our youth strengthen mental health
There are multiple ways to strengthen the mental and emotional well-being of Utah’s families, and a broader view that includes two vital institutions of civil society – the family and faith-based organizations – shows real benefits for Utahns.
3 things to know about Biden administration’s new guidance on prayer in school
The new guidance is not technically legally binding, but federal law requires schools to certify they are following the guidance. It serves as a suggestion to ensure proper adherence to the law.
Prayer in schools: Does federal guidance reflect Supreme Court rulings?
Updated letter from Department of Education stresses the ability of schools to limit employee prayer when they feel such prayer might be taken as an endorsement of religion.
Helping mental health and marriage
Mental health struggles take a toll on overall health and ability to perform and function in daily life. They impact family relationships, including marriage.
A success story: Overcoming dyslexia through home schooling
This family found great success in home-schooling a high school student using a school-like structured schedule, a program that helped with dyslexia, and a religious-based curriculum.
Policymakers should meet families where they are
Policy approaches should empower families to pursue their own remedies to their own problems, instead of offering solutions to some families while doing little for families for whom the solutions are a bad fit.
Case shows how government interferes with religious groups’ homeless ministry
Department of Justice has sided with Micah's Way in its suit against the city of Santa Ana, California, for trying to shut down or limit its distribution of food and drink to homeless people.
Parent-Driven Education: A Visual
Parent-driven models in education have become more popular and diverse in recent years. This chart helps parents understand their options.
A parent’s guide: A spectrum of parent-driven education
Broadly speaking, parent-driven schools fall into one of five categories: home schooling, home-schooling co-op, microschooling, public partnership, and hybrid schooling.
Church and family can help our youth strengthen mental health
There are multiple ways to strengthen the mental and emotional well-being of Utah’s families, and a broader view that includes two vital institutions of civil society – the family and faith-based organizations – shows real benefits for Utahns.
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