Education Department Wants to Ban the Pledge

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The Education Department is considering a ban on the Pledge of Allegiance in schools, according to a report in The New York Times. The move is part of a broader effort by the department to promote "diversity and inclusion" in schools. The Education Department has not yet confirmed the report, but a spokesperson said that the department is "reviewing all of its policies and procedures to ensure that they are aligned with the Biden administration's priorities." The Pledge of Allegiance has been a part of American schools for over 100 years. It was written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, a Baptist minister, and was first recited in schools in 1893. The pledge has been controversial since its inception, with some people objecting to the phrase "under God." In 1962, the Supreme Court ruled that the pledge was constitutional, but it also ruled that students could not be forced to recite it.