23 Quotes by Charles Haynes

Some of the courses I've encountered around the country over 20 years would not pass muster in a court of law. They're closer to Sunday School than legitimate academic courses.

I think change in this area could be quite dramatic. All the 5-4 decisions could go the other way.

That was when the court decided to weaken the Tinker standard. The school really does have to show it would be a serious disruption.

We think it reflects the standards we agreed to.

The broader issue is there are many U.S. conservative Christians who feel that public schools have become hostile to their faith.

This is not a Sunday school course. I think the legislature didn't do its homework, didn't think about the ramifications of this.

Americans are deeply divided over homosexuality in our society. But if school officials and community members use the ground rules of the First Amendment, they can reach agreement on how public schools can guard the rights of all students in a safe learning environment.

This is very unusual. In fact, it is unprecedented to have these kinds of courses offered with this kind of support from the state.

A textbook is essential to uphold the First Amendment, ... There's been nothing cast in this direction until now.