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Oct. 3-5, “Religious Freedom in Education: A Pluralism, Religion & Public Policy Symposium,” Canada

Posted on September 27, 2013

A symposium on “Religious Freedom in Education: A Pluralism, Religion & Public Policy Symposium, will be held 3–5 October 2013 at McGill University and Loyola High School in Montreal, Canada. 3.15 Oct 3–4.00 p.m Education is one of the chief … Continue reading →

Students more diverse than teachers at Gaston schools

Posted on March 21, 2012

Posted in News | Tagged age, Appalachian State University, community, diversity, elementary school, ethnicity, Gaston County, Gaston schools, gender, high school, K-12, middle school, public education, races, religious beliefs, socioeconomic status, students, teachers, understanding, uniformity | | ', '' ); ?>

The Abraham Fund

Posted on March 6, 2012

The Abraham Fund Initiatives has been working since 1989 to promote coexistence and equality among Israel’s Jewish and Arab citizens. Named for the common ancestor of both Jews and Arabs, The Abraham Fund advances a cohesive, secure and just Israeli … Continue reading →

Posted in Arabic, English, International, Middle East, NGO, North America, Organizations, Other Language | Tagged Abraham, advocacy, Arab citizens, coexistance, cohesive society, equality, fund, Israel, Jews, public education, social models | | ', '' ); ?>

National Policy on Religion and Education: South Africa

Posted on December 10, 2011

The policy covers the different aspects of Religious Education, Religious Instruction and Religious Observances, and is applicable in all South African public schools. The policy specifies the contents of Religion Education, which is the curricular program for religious education. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Curricula, English, Grade 1, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade K, Resources | Tagged belief, democracy, diversity, education, heritage, policy, primary school, public education, religions, religious activities, religious community, religious discrimination., South Africa, South African Constitution | | ', '' ); ?>

Parents group likes new ethics classes

Posted on July 28, 2011

Posted in News | Tagged Australia, Christian Democratic Party, Citizens Association, curriculum, ethics classes, Hurstville Public School, legislation, MP Fred Nile, public education, special religious education, SRE, teaching methods. http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/education/parents-group-likes-new-ethics-classes/2241230.aspx, the Federation for Parents, volunteer ethics teacher | | ', '' ); ?>

Catholic schools urged to provide secular classes in Alberta community

Posted on March 8, 2011

Posted in News | Tagged Alberta community, Alberta legislature, Canada, Catholic schools, Education Minister Dave Hancock, public education, religion classes, secular classes, St. Albert Catholic Regional Division.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/prairies/catholic-schools-urged-to-provide-secular-classes-in-alberta-community/article1933340/ | | ', '' ); ?>