What Next | Daily News and Analysis Are Public Schools the Supreme Court's Next Target?
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Apr 28, 2025 
Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer for Slate, dives into the complex intersection of religion and education. He discusses two critical Supreme Court cases—one challenging LGBTQ-themed books in public schools and the other involving a Catholic charter school seeking state funding. Stern highlights the legal dilemmas these cases present, particularly regarding parental rights and the implications for diversity in school curricula. He also examines how these rulings could reshape the educational landscape amidst rising censorship debates.
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Justice Alito Critiques Children's Book
- Uncle Bobby's Wedding is a children's book about a girl and her gay uncle's marriage.
- Justice Alito criticized the book harshly during Supreme Court oral arguments, revealing cultural conflicts on LGBTQ topics.
Potential Nationwide 'Don't Say Gay' Effect
- A Supreme Court ruling allowing parents to veto books with LGBTQ content could nationalize 'Don't Say Gay' policies.
- This would restrict exposure to LGBTQ themes across all public schools in the U.S.
Supreme Court Threatens Public Education
- Public education advocates fear a Supreme Court revolution injecting more religious control over curricula.
- The Court may open floodgates to public funding of private religious schools, deeply changing education.
