But I don't think she broke any laws.

Jesus, who Texas leaders don't know, was the first to proclaim the separation of church and state, so he'd totally endorse this clever posting/not posting, and he'd say it's the Texas leaders who need to ask for forgiveness, not the teacher.

I live south of Houston. And they definitely will push her out if they want to (and it will begin with some kid telling his "Christian" mom who has connections about it - and then it will gather speed). The thing is they are very good at pushing people out, and they will make up whatever reason they want.

I love her heart, but I also hope she hasn't bitten off more than she can chew. It is rough down here.

Lessons.

explaining “commit adultery” to second-graders

And explain why it’s okay to have a “manservant” or “maidservant” (ebed) who is considered your neighbor’s property, and not your neighbor’s neighbor

but be proud. Well DONE!


Please thank this brave teacher and keep us posted on how things are going?


This is just the kind of thing we need.

I will keep you updated. Thank you all for your kind words.

can I do, in my daily life and work to stand on the side of right?

This is the only way we can make it out of this. All of us, standing up in our own ways and lives where we can - for right.

If you think of it, please tell your daughter that I said thank you.

genitalia as a sexist synonym for courage. And this is AFTER you imply that the OP is a liar.

So disappointing to see that sort of thing here.


(* Just so there is no confusion, this particular sexist bs is an ongoing problem. Your post is merely the latest.)

I reported on one that denigrated women a few months back.

Do you still think the poster is 8X10? If you do, you can’t do maths.

Ĺike you are now.

The papers on either side of the mythological propaganda are 8½x11", straight from the printer. The poster is 16x20".

Why are you doing this?

It is a photo of her ACTUAL bulletin board. I would not claim she put it up in her classroom if she hadn’t. That poster was one the state sent to her school.

A Federal Judge blocked it back in late August. The only reason she would need to post it is if her School District ordered her to do so - and if so, I would complain as a parent.

L-

She was very dispirited about their arrival. If it makes anyone feel better, she still feels terrible about posting them. She actually told us in a family group text that she feels like a coward and hates herself for posting them at all.

But, reading into the injunction, it is only most of the large city ISDs that are protected.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/20/judge-rules-texas-cant-put-the-ten-commandments-in-certain-school-districts-classrooms-00516413

I guess your daughter is not one of the larger ISDs. She has my sympathy.

If they post it at my kid's school, the odds of it being vandalized within a day are extremely high.

Posting the beatitudes along side these?

Teachers might as well be subversive about the whole thing. Put some Hindu icons around too, maybe First Nation spiritual wisdom as well.

After all, the Constitution doesn't say people can't pray, it says Congress shall make no law....

I read Black Elk Speaks when I got bored in high school classes.

cannot see any image on this post, just a little question mark inside a square box.

https://russblib.blogspot.com

I first looked at this post on the DU website on my iMac computer - no image.

I then went to my Android phone and pulled up the DU website - and there is the image.

DU doesn't have a mobile app, do they?

https://russblib.blogspot.com

do you have an older OS or browser? Ad-blocker?

I have the current Mac OS, but I keep forgetting that my VPN defaults to "on" and there is an ad blocker in there. As soon as I turn it off, boom, there is the pic.

Getting old sucks!

https://russblib.blogspot.com

There is no Western country that mandates a belief in God.

Lots of courage and sense of what’s right, or in this case, what’s wrong. I’m sorry some people on DU can be idiots.

reading of the 10 Commandments? Covet thy neighbor's wife and CATTLE?

It makes it even worse.

Your daughter is a hero of the resistance!

They're into cows. Literally. The Aggies, anyway.

I wonder where they dug it up.

What grade does she teach?

to understand the reasons for her protest.

Please tell her we support her! I admire her strength!

standing up for her principles while still teaching her students.

You raised her well.

Please tell your daughter that lots of love and vibes are surrounding her from all over the country!!!!

I particularly like the version of the 10th that she posted.

Hope she'll keep her job!

hope she makes some of her students think!

If required to post it, give it context!

I've visited several podcasts that demonstrate the use of uncivil obedience . . . and am impressed with the manner people come up with to remain within the bounds of the law. I LOVE YOUR DAUGHTER'S CREATIVITY.

Shrink it. Flip it. Turn it upside down. Maybe add a satans creed if it exists…

If parents complain she will be nailed. That's how it works. I taught for over 15 years and I knew that my passive aggressive nature could get me into trouble if I blatantly showed my hatred for the GOP.

When ever it was Presidents' Day no GOP POTUS had their picture on any of my bulletin boards. I did a lot of subtle acts of defiance. I never got caught.

...but her principal said the district wouldn't let her keep them up. She has some educational posters on the Constitution to put up when they make her take her personal comments down.

up but cover them with some sort of poster when any administrator is threatening to come and visit her classroom. Or I would cover them with a digital projector screen that can be pulled down quickly. I have experience. I was always getting harassed by the admin since I was the union rep at my site.