God, American History And a Fifth-Grade Class.

Authors :: Murphy, Dean E.
Source :: New York Times. 12/5/2004, Vol. 154 Issue 53054, Week in Review p4-4. 1/3p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Reports on the issues faced by fifth grade teacher Steven J. Williams in teaching American history in San Francisco, California. Use of the Declaration of Independence as a tool for teaching Christianity; Reference of Williams to God in the Pledge of Allegiance; Federal lawsuit filed by Alliance Defense Fund on behalf of Williams against the school district's hostility towards religion.