ICS provides K-12 educators with free professional

learning and standards-supporting resources on Jews,

Judaism, and Jewish history.

Teaching the Arab-Israeli conflict is a required instructional standard, yet it is often complicated by the unpredictable nature of what students encounter online. Join the Institute for Curriculum Services and the Or Initiative for a professional development event that provides a practical roadmap for educators to address social media’s influence on student perception while maintaining a rigorous, inquiry-based approach to the history itself. This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!

Teaching about religion is essential for a comprehensive understanding of history, culture, and global society, yet many educators find the subject daunting. This collaborative workshop, featuring the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding and the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS), provides teachers with a clear, constitutionally sound framework for bringing religious literacy into the classroom with confidence. Whether you are navigating real-world classroom challenges or looking for high-quality primary sources, this session empowers you to move past the tension of religious topics. You will leave equipped to foster a learning environment that is rooted in historical accuracy, pedagogical best practices, and mutual respect. This is an open workshop, but registration is required to attend. Register Here!