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Islamophobia Undermines Religious Freedom
If you don’t teach your students about Islamophobia, someone else will. These resources can help you set the record straight about a major religion that’s currently under attack.
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The Law of Religious Freedom
What is the Truth About American Muslims? The Law of Religious Freedom Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof … Religion clauses of the First
October 11, 2012
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An Act to Protect Religious Freedom and Recognize Equality in Civil Marriage
With this law, passed by the General Assembly in 2009, Vermont became the fourth state to recognize same-sex marriages.
July 2, 2014
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Freedom Riders
The freedom riders, black and white, joined together to effect change. Traveling across the South while enduring ridicule and pain, they helped ensure that doors were open to all people, regardless of skin color.
July 5, 2014
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The First Amendment and Freedom of Religion
In this lesson, students will use the case of Park51’s Islamic Cultural Center as a starting point for a discussion about whether religious freedom is absolute and if religious freedom requires respect for other religions.
November 22, 2010
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Religious Holidays
If you want to include religious holidays as part of classroom inquiry, it is important to plan for them. Keep the following guidelines in mind.
July 16, 2009
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1961: The Freedom Riders
The Freedom Riders looked to invoke federal action and gain national attention as they traveled on interstate bus lines across the South seeking service at white-only waiting rooms and lunch counters.
July 7, 2014
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Honoring Religious Diversity
Conversations about religious diversity can happen in the classroom. Start by making a safe space where folks can tell their stories and share their religious identities.
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Freedom Riders
An angry mob beat the Freedom Riders when they arrived in Montgomery. How do you explain that to second-graders?
