Post: Advice on students standing during pledge?

Posted by concerned teacher on 1/19/04

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I have a student in my classroom that refuses to stand
during the pledge of allegiance. My principal told me that
the superintendent sent a note directed to all teachers
stating that all students must stand in respect for the
flag. She told me that I should provide her with a list of
students who do not want to stand or say the pledge. She
will call the parents of these children. The student claims
that his parents have talked to him about the first
amendment of freedom of speech of the U.S. constitution.
Now there are other students that refuse to stand. They say
that they can be patriotic and still exercise their freedom
of speech. Now, I feel confused...are these parents hippies
that are giving me a hard time?

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Advice on students standing during pledge?, 1/19/04, by concerned teacher.