Religion Public School

December Dilemmas

Meryl Ain, Ed.D. | Posted 02.18.2012

Meryl Ain, Ed.D.

Our public schools are for everyone. Most important at this time and throughout the year is that parents -- in partnership with schools -- teach children how to respect and celebrate their differences.

Religion in the Public Schools: A Story about Civics in the Bronx and Queens

Matthew Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Matthew Weiner

What happens when 50 students at a predominantly Latino public high school in the South Bronx take a field trip to visit Hindus, Buddhists, and Muslims in Queens? As it turns out, the result is a mixture of controlled chaos, curiosity, and civic engagement.