Can teachers and/or administrators lead their students in prayer?
No. The Supreme Court has ruled that any government-sponsored prayer in schools is unconstitutional because it interprets such activity as endorsement of religion. Only student-led, student-initiated prayer in the public school is permissible. Teachers cannot lead or engage in the religious activities of public school students. No. The Supreme Court has ruled that any government-sponsored prayer in schools is unconstitutional because it interprets such activity as endorsement of religion. Only student-led, student-initiated prayer in the public school is permissible. Teachers cannot lead or engage in the religious activities of public school students.