//A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today, with controversial plans in place for the nation’s first faith-based charter school

A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today, with controversial plans in place for the nation’s first faith-based charter school

Author: Charles J. Russo, University of Dayton

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Religious School History & Legal Challanges

We may be hesitant to support state funding of faith based, private, charter schools. Taking public funds could invite public oversight of curriculum and admissions. Might the state interfere or challenge religious and academic freedom?

Russo, C. J. (2024, March 20). A century ago, one state tried to close religious schools − a far cry from today, with controversial plans in place for the nation’s first faith-based charter school. Retrieved from The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/a-century-ago-one-state-tried-to-close-religious-schools-a-far-cry-from-today-with-controversial-plans-in-place-for-the-nations-first-faith-based-charter-school-225868