Expert comment from the University of Pennsylvania
Religious Talk in the Classroom
Note for TV and radio: The University of Pennsylvania has a satellite
uplink facility with live-shot capability and an ISDN line.
Dec. 19, 2006
Expert:
Kermit Roosevelt
Professor of Law, University of Pennsylvania
Credentials:
Constitutional law expert
Experienced in dealing with print, TV and radio reporters and editors
Quote:
"The teacher clearly violates the First Amendment by discussing religion in a history class. The school has the authority to set the curriculum. Theres a constitutional prohibition on religious proselytizing or indoctrination by state actors, which it sounds like he was doing."
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