the pledge of allegiance

A student who exercised his First Amendment right has led to a teacher losing his job.

A student may not be forced or threatened to stand for the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in Louisiana Public Schools.

The world is an ever-changing place and some of the traditions that shaped my childhood seem to be going by the wayside. One thing that makes me beam with pride is the Pledge. More than anything, my Uncle Al taught me the respect of the flag, the National Anthem and The Pledge...

As a result of a situation at Acadiana High involving a student, a teacher and the morning pledge, the Lafayette Parish School Board is considering making changes to policy Parish wide. Current policy states students must stand during the pledge, but that could all change.