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While volunteering in class recently I heard a child ask the teacher why the school has a moment of silence. Her answer wasn't very good in giving the students direction in how to use the time. Exactly how should the teacher have answered the student?
The simplest answer is that educators should educate. A teacher does not endorse prayer when she simply explains to students the various ways a moment of silence can be used - including an explanation ...

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