1. Politics in Education Have I Crossed the Line?

2. I want to express my values and beliefs. But as a teacher, there’s a line I shouldn’t cross.

3. When have I crossed the line? Opinion 1.None of these are crossing the line 2."I will pray for you" 3."Have a blessed day" 4.Decorating with eggs & chicks around Easter

4. When have I crossed the line? Opinion 1.None of these are crossing the line 2.Hanging a crucifix on the wall 3.Hanging a movie poster with a scene of the crucifixion 4.Wearing a T-shirt from Bible camp 5.Wearing a small crucifix necklace

5. When have I crossed the line? Opinion 1.None of these are crossing the line 2.Recruiting students for an anti- abortion activist group 3.Hanging a poster of an aborted fetus 4.Wearing T-shirt with an anti- abortion message 5.Wearing an anti-abortion lapel pin

6. When have I crossed the line? Opinion 1.None of these are crossing the line 2.Hanging a gay-rights poster 3.Displaying a picture on my desk of my same-sex significant other and me 4.Hanging a tolerance poster

7. If a student asks me a question about my politics or religion, have I crossed the line if I say…

8. "I voted for Barack Obama. I think he'll be a good president. I like what he says about the issues that matter to me." Opinion 1.This is crossing the line 2.This is not crossing the line

9. "I voted in favor of gay marriage rights. I believe that gay people in a committed relationship should be able to share healthcare and the other legal benefits of marriage." Opinion 1.This is crossing the line 2.This is not crossing the line

10. "I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe that marriage is only between a man and a woman." Opinion 1.This is crossing the line 2.This is not crossing the line

11. "I voted against gay marriage rights. Based on my religious beliefs, I believe God hates gay people and they will burn in Hell forever." Opinion 1.This is crossing the line 2.This is not crossing the line

12. "Oh sh*t! I'm not supposed to talk about politics or religion. Go back to your desk and we'll pretend this never happened." Opinion 1.This is crossing the line 2.This is not crossing the line

13. The End