This workshop will examine how primary sources cultivate critical thinking through a variety of inquiry-based strategies and tools for student discovery.

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How can educators explore the profound role of religion in American history while remaining grounded in constitutional principles?

This collaborative workshop, featuring the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the National Constitution Center (NCC), equips educators with a clear, nonpartisan approach to teaching religious literacy with both pedagogical skill and constitutional confidence. Rooted in primary sources and First Amendment jurisprudence, the session offers practical strategies for engaging students in thoughtful, informed study of religion’s place in the American story. This session will feature a leading Constitutional scholar to help participants deepen their understanding of the First Amendment and religious liberty.

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This workshop will explore Judaism’s core beliefs, behaviors, and experiences of belonging, providing a foundational framework that can be applied when learning about all world religions.

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This workshop will explore the road to religious liberty by analyzing restrictive 1776 state constitutions through the lens of early Jewish American experiences to highlight their role in the shift toward full civic equality.

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Where does antisemitism come from? This is a question that students often ask when learning about the Holocaust. The phenomenon of antisemitism is over 2,000 years old, yet social studies curricula often do not consider pre-20th century history.

In this collaborative workshop, featuring the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the Maltz Museum, teachers will explore primary sources and historical tropes that outline the larger context of antisemitism. We will bridge the gap between museum exhibits and the classroom, offering the content and tools educators need to help students understand the origins, persistence, and modern expressions of this hatred.

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As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, how can we help students explore the relationship between the founding ideals of liberty and the ways those principles have been understood and applied over time?

This session, featuring the Institute for Curriculum Services (ICS) and the National Constitution Center (NCC), invites educators to move beyond a surface-level study of the Founding Era and engage students in a deeper examination of how religious freedom has developed through both constitutional interpretation and the actions of individuals and communities.

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This session focuses on the complex ways religion and government intertwine in Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, and Iran, comparing and contrasting them with the United States to gain insights into global religious diversity.

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We'll discuss the push and pull factors that brought Jewish immigrants to America, explore the challenges of assimilation, and grapple with the repercussions of the 1924 Immigration Act.

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This workshop will utilize research and case studies to navigate the challenges involved in teaching about religion and explore digital options for incorporating this topic into the classroom.

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Using archaeology, ancient texts, and current research, we will explore ancient Israel society in the context of ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations. Focusing on the daily life, religion, and law, students will be able to develop a fuller picture of the Israelites' role in the ancient world and the development of Judaism as we know it today.

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