i have an essay i put the instructions down below. I chose to do it on prayer in schools and my professor said that I should make sure that they are current events and I am not sure what I found is current. If you could maybe help me find current and scholarly articles that would help me.

i am also having a hard time comprehending and figuring out what to do for one part of the essay which is

• Summarize the topic in context of K-12 education, including the related culturalidentifier and any associated controversies.

The field of education is vast and complex with many stakeholders involved, sometimes controversies arise. These controversial issues usually begin with a single or a series of historical events. There also are usually arguments on both sides of the issue, both supporting and opposing. Since these issues may cause strife and division, federal and state policymakers, state and local administration, teachers, students, parents, and community members attempt to offer solutions to these controversial issues.

Relating to these controversial issues are cultural identifiers which can be defined as characteristics or conditions that make each individual unique. Usually one or more cultural identifiers are at the root of the controversial issues. Understanding both the controversial issue and the related cultural identifier can help stakeholders find the best, most equitable, and most ethical solution for everyone involved.

Part 1

Identify a controversial topic related to diverse cultures and communities currently affecting K-12 education, such as body image, citizenship status, plastic/cosmetic surgery for teenagers, bathrooms for transgender students, ethnic curriculum/classes, religious clothing, prayer in schools, or other topics that involve at least one cultural identifier.

• Describe the cultural identifier and why you chose it. Explain your connection to your choice of cultural identifier and the role of social justice in regard to your topic.
• Summarize the key historical events that have significantly affected your specific cultural identifier.
• Summarize the topic in context of K-12 education, including the related culturalidentifier and any associated controversies.
• Identify current opinions for the controversial argument, including at least one supporting and one opposing.
• Describe how this controversial issue could affect your future teaching practices and how it could affect your future students.
• Summarize related policies or methods that have been implemented in schools as a solution tothe controversial issue.