If You Ruled Your Own Country, Would You Ban Religion?

[Jericho]

Let's examine that a moment shall we?  Public schools are paid for and run by the government.  Teachers are paid by the government to run that government controlled institution.  Curriculum is controlled by the government and taught by teachers.  Teachers ability to discipline students is enforced by the government.  Students are required by the government to attend public schools if they can't find an alternate government approved education.

So how are they not representing the government in the classroom?

Very good point Jenny. Anyone who is paid by the government is, in some way, representing them.