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TEACHER VOICE: Students deserve classroom experiences that reflect their history

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I also see my students’ hands go up when we study world religions, and they can share a story from home. I am so proud to be Hispanic and loved researching a personal hero of mine.” They nod along as we cover topics that connect to stories their grandparents shared with them, like tales of migration and cultural celebrations.

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TEACHER VOICE: College students who lack basic skills can learn to love reading and writing

The Hechinger Report

Richard Leon Linfield has taught English, philosophy, world religions and film studies at nine colleges and universities, including the College of Santa Fe and Central New Mexico Community College. This emphasis, I believe, could help other community college professors bring enthusiasm and motivation to their classrooms.

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Civics U: Religion in Culture

Civics U

From an anthropological as well a historical viewpoint, religion- that is, a people’s world view – is at the core of traditional cultures around the world.

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What I Learned From My Students Who Became Teachers

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John Lee: currently an Asian American Studies, World Religions, Civics and Modern World History teacher at Niles West High School in Skokie, Ilinois. Gariecia was in my Sociology of Class, Gender, and Race elective during the 2016-2017 academic year. Paula Katrina, Victoria & Gariecia are all Golden Apple Scholars.

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OPINION: America’s common narrative exists — and it must include Muslims and refugees

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Peter Gardella is Professor of World Religions at Manhattanville College. His most recent books are Innocent Ecstasy: How Christianity Gave America an Ethic of Sexual Pleasure (Oxford University Press, 2016) and American Civil Religion: What Americans Hold Sacred (Oxford University Press, 2014).

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