Bridging Faith and Education: The LifeWise Initiative

This chapter explores the LifeWise program, a nonprofit initiative that allows students to receive religious instruction during school hours, emphasizing the tension between church and state. It examines the rapid growth of the program across nearly 1,000 school districts, its financial success, and the mixed reactions from parents regarding its impact on students and public education. The discussion sheds light on the socio-economic implications of targeting vulnerable children in rural areas, raising questions about equity and access in education.