An 11-year-old is making headlines this week after attempting to bring an interfaith prayer club to her Washington elementary school and being told no. The same school allegedly approved a Pride club just one week prior.
Laura, a fifth-grader at Creekside Elementary School in Washington state, told Fox News that she was feeling alone in the classroom and the school at large as a young person with conviction. After learning that some friends had been feeling the same way, Laura proposed bringing kids in her school together to do good in their community. Though it was intended to be a prayer club that would do service projects, Laura insists the group welcomed all students, regardless of religion.
“I think that this is something that I am very passionate about. I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t really want to make this happen, if I didn’t think that it would be a great opportunity for everyone,” Laura said.
After her request was denied, the Creekside principal met with Laura and her mother back in February and claimed that all funding for school clubs had been allocated back in October. A Pride club, however, had allegedly launched just one week before the meeting.
The principal informed Laura and her mother that the only option for the prayer club was to pay for space to meet like outside groups.
