This means that, all around the world in every time zone, for 24 hours, students will be praying for their school, friends, families, churches, and communities. This is the 31 st year for See You at the Pole, a student-initiated and student-led event that started in Burleson, Texas, in SYATP brings students together to intercede for their leaders, schools, and families, asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and countries.
See Quappe , F. Manuel , F. Ohio W. See Jeglin v. San Jacinto Unified Sch. Although Judge Manion questioned whether Tinker applies to elementary students. Muller v. Jefferson Lighthouse Sch. In fact, the other two judges vehemently disagreed.
Therefore, teachers as citizens, can comment—or pray—about matters of public interest. Skip to content. Steve Fitschen February 7, Elementary students have a constitutional right to participate in See You at the Pole Students in elementary, middle, and high schools can all participate in See You at the Pole.
The court further noted, schools may explain that they do not endorse speech by permitting it. Teachers can constitutionally participate in See You at the Pole Like students, teachers do not shed their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate. The United States Supreme Court has held that teachers cannot be compelled to relinquish the First Amendment rights they would otherwise enjoy as citizens to comment on matters of public interest in connection with operation of the public school in which they work.
Wieman v. Updegraff , U. Conclusion Generally, See You at the Pole has not been challenged. Share this post. Share on facebook. Share on google. Share on twitter. Share on linkedin. Share on pinterest. Share on print. Share on email. Steve Fitschen. Steven W. Fitschen is the President of the National Legal Foundation. On September 12, , at 7 a. See You at the Pole was initially to be a one-time event, but after it took place, students around the country heard about it and wanted to make it an annual occurrence.
On September 11, , about a million students gathered at school flagpoles, praying for their schools, friends, leaders, and country. The event has now spread around the world and has been observed in more than 60 countries. If you are a student, gather with your friends at your school's flagpole at 7 a. While gathering, you could also read scripture, sing worship songs, and listen to or give testimonies. Later tonight, you could attend a See You at the Pole rally.
In preparation for the day, you could download the Campus Prayer app and reference the day's planning checklist. What this means is that students view teachers as government officials. At what time of day is the event occurring? If it is during what is known as "noncontract time," it is possible that the teacher could participate without violating the constitution.
What role is the teacher or administrator attempting to take in the event? If the teacher is merely showing up to observe the event, it could be constitutional. On the other hand, if the teacher is leading the prayer, or participating in the prayer, it could violate the constitution.
If you need more information or have further questions about legal issues related to participating on campus, contact The American Center for Law and Justice or one of these other public law interest groups.
The students at each school initiate and lead this event. Many have stepped up to do so. Student Discipleship Ministries in Burleson, Texas, creates and distributes the promotional materials, videos, etc. In fact, the event itself was born in a time of prayer by one youth group that dared to follow God's leading to pray for their schools. Many gatherings have included student-led worship, Bible reading, prayer in large ad small groups, and even a message by a student leader.
Most have placed a high value on participation by those attending. Some have decided that 7 a. Whenever you meet, be sure to let others know! If for some reason your campus is closed on the fourth Wednesday in September, you might decide to gather anyway. Some groups have rescheduled a week—or even a month—later because of hurricanes! Some groups have been more aggressive about informing newspapers, secular or religious radio stations, and community churches about the event.
See a sample Media Alert. The amount of publicity that your group is permitted to do on campus may be limited by your group's status as a club and the permission of the administration. For example, the federal Equal Access Act requires that all sanctioned clubs receive equal access to hang posters, make announcements, or use other means to publicize their events.
If you feel your rights to free access are being unfairly restricted, you may want to contact a public interest legal group who can help you sort this out. Many of these legal resources have offered their services free of charge. This material is copyrighted but may be used for noncommercial publicity if not for sale and if it is not altered except for size.
Whether you are writing for a school paper or daily newspaper, please contact Doug Clark via email at dclark at youthworkers. He would be glad to assist you in finding local contacts, those who may have participated before or are planning to be involved this year, and other information. Radio stations can also get Public Service Announcements via download or by faxing a request on station letterhead to Doug can also assist you by providing on-air interviews or finding contacts in your community to do so.
Many students feel the same way. Reports come to us of the delight in discovering "there are many at my school who love God the way I do! Young people have started Christian clubs, Bible studies, or found other ways to function as the body of Christ at their school. If you are interested in exploring additional steps, resources are available from your church, denomination, ministry or by visiting the Campus Alliance. We also appreciate receiving pictures and video of your gathering.
Churches throughout the nation are seeking to support Christian students as they step up up to be leaders at their schools. There are a number of prayer strategies churches are using to support teenagers. Some call this "Campus Challenge Sunday. You can go on "prayer drives" in your city, praying for schools as you drive past them. Alternatively, you can pray for schools as you drive past them during your daily routine.
Moms in Prayer is an international ministry of mothers meeting an hour a week to pray for the schools their children attend. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. To the contrary, one of the stories from a past year was this eyewitness account of a young girl in Massachusetts: At an elementary school near Boston, a little girl was at her school's flagpole all by herself.
After some time, her principal went out to where she was and asked her, "What are you doing? Her testimony was that she was praying to meet with God, not "to be seen of men. It should be pointed out that any public prayer runs the risk of being "for show" or a "display of righteousness" that falls within the condemnation of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus Himself prayed in public. So did the Apostle Paul and others. Any student of God's Word could cite specific references. A careful review of the Scripture would not lead one to the conclusion that public prayer in and of itself is unbiblical. Would anyone condemn Rick Warren for leading prayer at the inauguration of a president?
In the words and context of what Jesus said, does it not seem clear that he is condemning an attitude of the HEART, not prayer in public as a whole? We would be the first to echo that condemnation.
We don't believe God would be at all pleased if someone prayed with a proud heart.
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