Teaching elementary students about world religions is a great way to build empathy, reduce stereotypes, and foster global awareness. It also helps students who follow minority religions feel seen. Stories, crafts, and a focus on more concrete elements — like how people celebrate holydays — is an easy way to explore world religions in elementary […]
Hindu at Heart: Education, Faith, and What it Means to Belong in America — A Book Review
Are you interested in how education about Hinduism in U.S. schools is viewed by Hindus, themselves? Do you appreciate learning from marginalized voices? Do you value historical insights? If any of these applies to you, then you will almost certainly appreciate Hindu at Heart: Education, Faith, and What it Means to Belong in America by […]
Want to Visit Places of Worship? Use these 6 Tips from a Guinness World Records™ holder
Last fall I earned a Guinness World Records™ title for Visiting the Most Places of Worship in One Month. It was truly the adventure of a lifetime – exciting , rewarding, and also challenging in many different ways. While I have attended services at various places of worship for over a decade, it was a […]
What Can We Learn About Equal Rights from Catholic Feminists?
What Can We Learn About Equal Rights from Catholic Feminists? Guest Blog: Serene Williams and Kristen Kelly As a result of our professional experience as educators at a Catholic school founded by women religious, we have a shared interest in researching the history of feminist nuns, especially as it relates to the long political struggle [...]
How Do You Teach About Ramadan in K-5 Classroom?
Guest Blog: Rev. Dr. Vicki Garlock Ramadan {RAH-muh-dahn} is the month-long Islamic fasting holiday that begins with the sighting of the new moon. When the month of Ramadan ends, and the new month begins, there is a celebration called Eid al-Fitr {EED ahl-FIT-er}. This year (2024), Ramadan begins around March 10th. The Islamic calendar follows […]