March 13, 2025

Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) #usgovt #civicliteracy

Florida Civic Literacy Exam | FCLE | Wisconsin v. Yoder (1972) #usgovt #civicliteracy

Summary

This episode of the FCLE Seminar podcast discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder, which addresses the conflict between religious freedom and the state's interest in education. The case centers on Amish parents who refused to send their children to public school beyond the eighth grade, citing their religious beliefs. The Supreme Court ultimately sided with the Amish, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom as protected by the First Amendment.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Wisconsin v. Yoder

03:03 The Conflict of Religious Freedom and Education

05:54 Supreme Court Ruling and Its Implications


Keywords

Wisconsin v. Yoder, Supreme Court, religious freedom, education, First Amendment, Amish community, landmark case