Issues involving religion and education are perennial topics of public debate. Members of various faith traditions often find themselves on opposite sides of conversations related to school prayer, the teaching of evolution and creationism, vouchers, the use of school space by religious groups, the recitation of the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and the question of how to teach about religion. While some argue that religion has an important role to play in public education, others maintain that a strict wall of separation is needed when it comes to religion and public schools.
The Pew Forum offers a variety of resources that probe the relationship between religion and public schools, including reports, event transcripts, polling data and the latest news.
