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T
he three R's are very practical tools for establishing school
and classroom policies. In First Amendment Schools across
the country, students are using the principles to address
issues and create policies that are fair, respected, and
followed by all. Many teachers use the principles as a way to
develop and maintain with their students fair discipline
policies and procedures. School-wide policies that have
worked well include user-friendly opt in/opt out options for
school events or curriculum topics which allow students
and parents to exercise their rights free from coercion.
Within the law and in consideration of time, place, and
manner requirements for e ective school functioning,
religious needs are accommodated. Secular and religious
groups have equal access to facilities and after-school
extracurricular programs. Rights and restrictions on the
expression of religious and secular beliefs of students,
faculty, and parents, are based on constitutional guarantees,
clearly understood and fairly administered.
A Professional Association for
Christians in Public and Private Schools
CEAI
1-888-798-1124
P.O. Box 45610
Westlake, OH
44145
www.ceai.org
Contact Information:
Forest & Cheri Risch
Central California Area
Directors of CEAI
(Christian Educators Association
International)
303 Minnewawa Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
559-299-9063
frisch@ceai.org
Contact Information:
Margaret `Peg' Hill, Ph.D.
Dept. of Educational Leadership,
College of Education, F.O.#115
California State University,
San Bernardino
5500 University Parkway
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Phone: (909) 357-5459
Fax: (909) 357-7173
mhill@csusb.edu
Bruce Grelle, Ph.D.
Director, Religion and
Public Education Resource Center
Department of Religious Studies
California State University Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0740
Phone: (530) 898-4739
bgrelle@csuchico.edu
A Project of the California
County Superintendents'
Educational Services Association
and The First Amendment Center
A Project of the California
County Superintendents'
Educational Services Association
and The First Amendment Center
I
t has been inspiring getting to know the people involved with
Christian Educators Association International (CEAI) and the
history behind the relationships.
Judy Turpen, who serves as National Prayer Coordinator for CEAI,
has written a booklet entitled "Public Schools Power Prayers." In
the introduction, she shares that a retired Los Angeles principal,
Ben Weiss, and school psychologist, Dr. Clyde Narramore,
discovered that God had planted the same idea in their hearts
concerning the need for a support group for Christians "who had
been called by God to serve in public education."
In 1953 National Educators Fellowship was birthed from their
meeting. The name was later changed to Christian Educators
Association International. The mission of CEAI is "to encourage,
equip and empower Christian educators serving in public and
private schools." Both Weiss and Narramore knew "the aloneness
one often felt when integrating faith and work." But they also
knew that when one is called to an assignment, God will be
faithful.
Now, 56 years later, God remains faithful in inspiring teachers and administrators to be "salt and light" and
CEAI continues to offer books, resources and conferences to aid that cause.
And right here in the Central Valley we have numerons educators who are praying for their fellow teachers,
administrators and students. They are experiencing the strength and uplifting power that comes from fixing
their eyes on Jesus and making their requests known to Him.
If you are interested in finding out more about prayer opportunities or prayer helps, we strongly
recommend "Public Schools Power Prayers," by Judy Turpen. CEAI also has brochures which are easy to
use and effective in getting prayer groups started.
Please contact Cheri Risch for the booklet or
brochure: rischfamily@hotmail.com. Phone: 299-9063
By Forest Risch
CLASSROOM RULES BASED ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Used by Iowa CEAI member Bob Henderson
1. Remember that you did not create yourself, so don't pretend to know it all!
2. Do not place your confidence in things.
3. Do not swear, curse, or in any manner use God's or anyone's name in a vain manner.
4. Work hard for six days, and then take one day each week for rest and worship!
5. No matter what, treat your parents or guardians who care about you with honor and respect.
6. Never harm anyone in any way.
7. Never mistreat anyone of the opposite sex in any way by what you say or do.
8. Do not take anything that is not yours unless you have received permission from the owner.
9. Always tell the truth, and do not tell lies or gossip about anyone.
10. Do not be jealous of anyone for what they have. Be glad for what has been given to you.
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