The Dean’s List

The Dean’s List


Federal judge upholds teacher’s year-long suspension for crucifix in the classroom

November 08, 2025

The Dean’s List with Host Dean Bowen – A federal judge in Connecticut upholds the suspension of longtime teacher Marisol Arroyo-Castro for refusing to remove a crucifix from her classroom wall. The ruling declares her display a violation of public school policy. Arroyo-Castro and her legal team argue it’s religious discrimination and vow to appeal, citing First Amendment protections...