The California case was brought by citizens of California. Some of them are probably as liberal as I am. The parents should have demanded a recall election for all members of the school board. I'd bet you they would have won.
I wonder how much better educated people would be if teachers were allowed to teach,
My son's teacher says the same thing. Kids are not allowed to be kids. They are now just little clones being taught to pass the end of grade tests dictated by the No Child left Behind Act.
As for religion, sorry but I already relented on that. I'm perfectly willing to let high schoolers debate Philosophy until the cows come home.
For those who understand no explanation is needed, ...For those who don't none will.