Explore the diversity of religious beliefs within the United States, questions of religious freedom, and tensions surrounding the separation of church and state. Develop the skills to respond to bigotry based on religion. Whether discussing religious extremism or debating the school holiday calendar with administrators, our resources support informed conversations. Learn more about the benefits of teaching about religion and best practices for serving students of all faiths—and no faith.
“If we as a nation want to understand how to relate to the rest of the globe, then we need to have a richer and deeper understanding of different cultures—including various religions.”
—Mark Chancey, from "In Good Faith" by Alice Pettway
Featured Resources:
Understanding and Countering Antisemitism and Islamophobia in Schools
Amid a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia, we all need to help ensure young people’s right to an education free from bigotry in an inclusive and supportive environment.
Acclaimed Documentary ‘One Survivor Remembers’ Urges All to Never Forget
Survivor testimony provides a crucial way to learn about the Holocaust, understand the context, history and diversity of Jewish people, and address antisemitism in the world today.
‘Never Again’ Starts With Education
Mandating Holocaust education in U.S. public schools and simultaneously banning or censoring other “hard histories” is ineffective, disingenuous and further demonstrates the importance of teaching honest history.
A Matter of Life and Death
Two scholars make the case for teaching religious literacy.
Religion versus Equality?
The tension between religious refusal laws and LGBTQ rights poses a classic social studies dilemma.
Extreme Prejudice Webinar
Join us and our friends from the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding for this one-hour webinar, and learn try-tomorrow strategies that can help you teach about extremism accurately, responsibly and safely.
(In)Visible Identity
Sikhs have been in the United States for more than 125 years, but our collective lack of knowledge about this religious group is leaving Sikh students vulnerable.
In Good Faith
Teach students to value religious diversity—yes, it’s OK in public schools!