Faith Facts

• The First Amendment protects a student’s right to express religious viewpoints on public school campuses.
• The Supreme Court has long held that students do not surrender their constitutional rights at the schoolhouse gate.
• Sharing the Gospel remains an important calling for believers, even under pressure.

A courageous middle school student in Washington state is facing opposition from school administrators for sharing her faith with classmates. While the student peacefully distributed Gospel tracts during her personal time, the vice principal reportedly removed her from class to silence her witness.

The administrator allegedly claimed that while students can share opinions, they are strictly forbidden from sharing religious beliefs.

This discrimination highlights a disturbing trend where secular political protests are encouraged while the Word of God is treated as contraband.

Attorneys note that the district previously signed an agreement to stop targeting this student after officials searched her backpack for tracts in elementary school.

We must pray for students who stand firm in their faith against those who seek to scrub God from the public square.

As believers, we are called to be salt and light, even in environments that have grown cold to the Truth of Jesus Christ.

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Faith Facts

• Senator Ted Cruz says strong leadership is needed to protect American interests and allies.
• He argues negotiations with Iran have not produced real progress and should not replace decisive action.
• His comments frame foreign policy as a matter of national security and biblical values.

Senator Ted Cruz recently shared how he encouraged President Donald Trump to take decisive action against the Iranian regime to protect American interests.

During a podcast interview, the Texas senator said he urged the president to move away from fruitless negotiations with the Iranian leadership.

Cruz emphasized that collapsing the radical regime would significantly enhance national security and global stability.

He maintains that clear strength, rather than appeasement, is the only language the enemies of freedom understand.

“If we can collapse this regime, America will be much, much safer.”

The senator noted that the only acceptable negotiation would be for the mullahs to step down and allow a new government to emerge.

He remains committed to being a leading defender of faith-based foreign policy in the United States Senate.

Stand with our leaders who prioritize national security and biblical principles in the face of global threats.

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Faith Facts

• Students with higher religious participation saw GPAs 0.144 points higher than peers.
• Faith traditions can build moral habits, social skills, and stronger literacy.
• Religious communities may give students support, accountability, and encouragement.

A new report reveals that religious practices among students, families, and teachers significantly bridge learning gaps and elevate academic performance.

Published by the BYU Wheatley Institute and Harvard scholars, the study highlights how faith serves as a transformative resource for human flourishing.

Researchers found that active religious participation correlates with higher GPAs and increased aspirations for higher education.

This spiritual foundation provides students with a sense of purpose that translates directly into the classroom.

Engaging with a faith community also provides youth with social capital, offering trusted systems of support and values that are often missing in secular environments.

These connections with mentors and peers create a robust network of accountability and encouragement.

Educators who view their teaching as a spiritual calling demonstrate higher intrinsic motivation and commitment to their students.

This devotion suggests that honoring religious identity in the educational sphere can revitalize the American school system.

“After nearly two centuries, the promise of U.S. public schools to foster effective and meaningful learning opportunities for all children across race and social class remains unfulfilled,”

Bryant Jensen, a professor involved in the study, noted that religious faith is a key tool in closing the persistent opportunity gaps in our nation.

By leaning into Biblical principles and community support, we can better equip the next generation for success.

Read the full report here.