20;Freedom From Religion”, 2001).Overall, teachers still hold some basic rights, but in representing the government, they forfeit their rights, for as long as they are fulfilling their professional roles.As a student, as a teacher, as a citizen of the United States, not only is it very important to know your rights, but also it is a great privilege to have these rights. In summary, the 1st amendment right offers the right to religious expression or many forms, these rights are not taken away when in a public school zone. Students’ rights differ from teachers’ rights, and with good reason. The 1st amendment has transformed American education tremendously. Where once religion was acceptable and the practice there was mandatory, there is now caution and hesitance to intertwine religion and secular education. ...
