Engel v. Vitale (1962)

Does the recitation of a prayer in public schools violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment? A Jewish student sued a New York school board over the daily recitation of a prayer. Middle school level also available.

Grades 12, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Judicial Branch/Supreme Court
Primary Sources

Santa Fe v. Doe (2000)

Does a public school policy permitting student-led, student-initiated prayers at football games violate the Establishment Clause? This case summary shows how the Supreme Court answered this question in 2000.

Grades 9-12
Judicial Branch/Supreme Court
Research (Digests of Primary Sources)