🌍 Thrilled to have the Michigan Council for the Social Studies & Florida Council for the Social Studies co-sponsor my NCSS HOD resolution on religious literacy. Understanding differences strengthens democracy. Read the resolution: bit.ly/RLncssHOD #ReligiousLiteracy #GlobalCompetence #HOD

Social studies educator Tim Hall reflects on #religiousliteracy & #globalcompetence, and how these commitments shaped his NCSS House of Delegates resolution, to be voted on 12/4 at the NCSS Annual Conference in D.C. religionmatters.org/2025/11/16/%...

Social studies educator Tim Hall reflects on #religiousliteracy & #globalcompetence, and how these commitments shaped his NCSS House of Delegates resolution, to be voted on 12/4 at the NCSS Annual Conference in D.C. religionmatters.org/2025/11/16/%...

Social studies educator Tim Hall reflects on #religiousliteracy & #globalcompetence, and how these commitments shaped his @NCSSNetwork House of Delegates resolution, to be voted on 12/4 at the NCSS Annual Conference in D.C. religionmatters.org/2025/11/16/%...

How does classroom inquiry become civic action? I’m honored to have submitted an @socialstudies.org resolution on religious literacy + inquiry in social studies. Read my reflection here.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein still asks us: who do we call “Other”? In my latest post, I explore how this story invites students to wrestle with empathy, exclusion, and belonging. 🧠💭👉 Read Monsters and Misunderstanding.

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein still asks us: who do we call “Other”? In my latest post, I explore how this story invites students to wrestle with empathy, exclusion, and belonging. 🧠💭👉 Read Monsters and Misunderstanding.

How does classroom inquiry become civic action? I’m honored to have submitted an @socialstudies.org resolution on religious literacy + inquiry in social studies. Read my reflection here.

How does classroom inquiry become civic action? I submitted an NCSS resolution on religious literacy + inquiry in social studies—read my reflection. 🔗 religionmatters.org/2025/11/09/%... #NCSS #SocialStudies #Inquiry #ReligiousLiteracy #CivicEducation

How does classroom inquiry become civic action? I submitted an NCSS resolution on religious literacy + inquiry in social studies—read my reflection. 🔗 religionmatters.org/2025/11/09/%... #NCSS #SocialStudies #Inquiry #ReligiousLiteracy #CivicEducation

With Netflix’s Frankenstein now streaming, it’s the perfect time to bring the creature back into the classroom. 💡 My new post explores empathy, belonging, and the “Other.” Read Monsters and Misunderstanding 👉 religionmatters.org/2025/11/08/7...

With Netflix’s Frankenstein now streaming, it’s the perfect time to bring the creature back into the classroom. 💡 My new post explores empathy, belonging, and the “Other.” Read Monsters and Misunderstanding 👉 religionmatters.org/2025/11/08/7...

Pew Research says that 31% of US adults say religion is gaining influence in US life. Shift underscores teaching abt religion academically, constitutionally, and inclusively matters. pewresearch.org/religion/2025/10/20/growing-share-of-us-adults-say-religion-is-gaining-influence-in-american-life

Grateful to the NC Museum of Art for the opportunity to facilitate today’s docent PD on Religious Literacy in the Galleries. We explored national guidelines & the 6-Point Framework that helps interpreters approach faith through art—academically, inclusively, & with confidence. #Religiousliteracy

Pew Research says that 31% of US adults say religion is gaining influence in US life. Shift underscores teaching abt religion academically, constitutionally, and inclusively matters. pewresearch.org/religion/2025/10/20/growing-share-of-us-adults-say-religion-is-gaining-influence-in-american-life

Grateful to the NC Museum of Art for the opportunity to facilitate today’s docent PD on Religious Literacy in the Galleries. We explored national guidelines & the 6-Point Framework that helps interpreters approach faith through art—academically, inclusively, & with confidence. #Religiousliteracy

Calling NCSS colleagues: co-sponsors welcome for my resolution promoting the importance of religious literacy & inquiry in K–12 social studies. Read more: religionmatters.org/2025/11/02/w... #religiousliteracy

Calling NCSS colleagues: co-sponsors welcome for my resolution promoting the importance of religious literacy & inquiry in K–12 social studies. Read more: religionmatters.org/2025/11/02/w... #religiousliteracy

Calling NCSS colleagues: co-sponsors welcome for my resolution refocusing the importance of religious literacy & inquiry in K–12 social studies. Read more: religionmatters.org/2025/11/02/w...

Calling NCSS colleagues: co-sponsors welcome for my resolution refocusing the importance of religious literacy & inquiry in K–12 social studies. Read more: religionmatters.org/2025/11/02/w...

Just submitted my 2026 NCCSS conference proposal! 🎉 Religious Literacy in the K–5 Classroom: Exploring Diversity with Picture Books — helping educators use stories to build empathy & understanding. NC educators: share your stories & strategies! 📝 bit.ly/2026NCCSSpro... #NCCSS2026 #SocialStudies

Appreciate all the support for my NCSS HOD resolution “Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education.” As we head toward the House of Delegates, the goal remains clear: Religious literacy = civic literacy. CIO full resolution here 👉 bit.ly/RLncssHOD

Appreciate all the support for my NCSS HOD resolution “Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education.” As we head toward the House of Delegates, the goal remains clear: Religious literacy = civic literacy. CIO full resolution here 👉 bit.ly/RLncssHOD

Just submitted my 2026 NCCSS conference proposal! 🎉 Religious Literacy in the K–5 Classroom: Exploring Diversity with Picture Books — helping educators use stories to build empathy & understanding. NC educators: share your stories & strategies! 📝 bit.ly/2026NCCSSpro... #NCCSS2026 #SocialStudies

Wrapped up Chapter 5: How Can Inquiry Drive Religious Literacy? this weekend! This chapter bridges the Inquiry Design Model + Religious Literacy to help students ask, investigate, and understand. Inquiry doesn’t just teach about religion—it builds understanding. 🌍✏️ #ReligiousLiteracy

TONIGHT! Our second webinar will be tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET. This event will feature a panel discussion for K-12 educators. A certificate for 1.5 contact hours will be provided to participants upon completion of a brief survey. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#K12 teachers local to the #Philadelphia area - join our free tour experience this Saturday from 1 - 3:30 PM! Register here: forms.gle/RQKf1oUCNQ32... #k12philadelphia #education #tours #philadelphia

“Inquiry thrives on trust and structure.” Powerful reflection from C3Teachers contributor & NCCSS colleague, Gretchyn Bedard, on how we can scaffold curiosity while keeping purpose at the center. ➡️ c3teachers.org/trust-and-st... #SocialStudies #IDM #C3Framework

Feeling grateful and inspired — I’ve been named the 2025–2026 recipient of the NCSS Religious Literacy Award, sponsored by the Kaur Foundation! 🌍 Excited to keep advancing conversations about inclusive and responsible approaches to teaching religion in K–12 classrooms!

What can a 19th-century Danish philosopher & a 12th-century archbishop teach us about modern classrooms? In Breaking Cover, I explore how Kierkegaard’s “stages of existence” & Anouilh’s Becket help students wrestle with identity, conviction, & moral courage. 🔗 religionmatters.org/2025/10/18/b...

Honored that my resolution, “Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education,”—submitted on behalf of NCCSS—has been accepted by NCSS to go before the House of Delegates at #NCSS2025. Check it out: bit.ly/RLncssHOD #ReligiousLiteracy #C3Framework

Honored that my resolution, “Promoting Religious Literacy Education as an Essential Component of Social Studies Education,”—submitted on behalf of NCCSS—has been accepted by NCSS to go before the House of Delegates at #NCSS2025. Check it out: bit.ly/RLncssHOD #ReligiousLiteracy #C3Framework

What can a 19th-century Danish philosopher & a 12th-century archbishop teach us about modern classrooms? In Breaking Cover, I explore how Kierkegaard’s “stages of existence” & Anouilh’s Becket help students wrestle with identity, conviction, & moral courage. 🔗 religionmatters.org/2025/10/18/b...

Feeling grateful and inspired — I’ve been named the 2025–2026 recipient of the NCSS Religious Literacy Award, sponsored by the Kaur Foundation! 🌍 Excited to keep advancing conversations about inclusive and responsible approaches to teaching religion in K–12 classrooms!

I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with the Dialogue Institute on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms. 📅 Oct 16 | 7–8:30 pm ET 🧾 Earn 1.5 contact hours + certificate of completion 💻 Free registration: bit.ly/4gS9hpV Join us to learn how to teach about religion responsibly

Proud to share my article, “Why Is the Scopes Trial Still Relevant to Public Education Today? An IDM Unit Plan,” in Social Education (Oct 2025). Nearly a century later, we’re still exploring how science, belief & democracy shape public schooling. 📸: Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA 2007-0124)

Proud to share my article, “Why Is the Scopes Trial Still Relevant to Public Education Today? An IDM Unit Plan,” in Social Education (Oct 2025). Nearly a century later, we’re still exploring how science, belief & democracy shape public schooling. 📸: Smithsonian Institution Archives (SIA 2007-0124)

Almost ready for the 2025 @NCAEE1 Fall Conference! 🎉📚 Putting the finishing touches on my session — “Religious Literacy in the K–5 Classroom: Exploring Diversity with Picture Books.” Can’t wait to share practical strategies for inclusion, diversity, and belonging in elementary classrooms. 🌍✏️

📚 Excited to be guest teaching my Inquiry Design Model (IDM) unit — “Why is the Scopes Trial Still Relevant to Public Education Today?” — this week! Thrilled that this unit will also be featured in the October issue of Social Education from the @socialstudies.org! #TheScopesTrial

📚 Excited to be guest teaching my Inquiry Design Model (IDM) unit — “Why is the Scopes Trial Still Relevant to Public Education Today?” — this week! Thrilled that this unit will also be featured in the October issue of Social Education from the @socialstudies.org! #TheScopesTrial

Almost ready for the 2025 @NCAEE1 Fall Conference! 🎉📚 Putting the finishing touches on my session — “Religious Literacy in the K–5 Classroom: Exploring Diversity with Picture Books.” Can’t wait to share practical strategies for inclusion, diversity, and belonging in elementary classrooms. 🌍✏️

Thrilled to add The Praeger Handbook of Religion and Education in the United States (Volumes I & II) to my shelves. Perfect timing as I continue writing, Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom with Routledge Eye on Education. Grateful for the gifts that keep inspiring this work. 🙏🎉

📚 Saturday writing session = deep dive into Chapter 5: “How Can Inquiry Drive Religious Literacy?” Secondary Strategies that Work for my text, Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom with Routledge Eye on Education. 🌍✏️ #ReligiousLiteracy #InquiryDesignModel #C3Framework #SocialStudies

💻✨ Who speaks for Islam online? Guest blogger Sana Patel explores how imams and “E-mams” shape religious authority in digital spaces. #religiousliteracy 👉 religionmatters.org/2025/10/03/i...

💻✨ Who speaks for Islam online? Guest blogger Sana Patel explores how imams and “E-mams” shape religious authority in digital spaces. #religiousliteracy 👉 religionmatters.org/2025/10/03/i...

Registration is open to all educators! We would love to have you join the conversation. #K12 #education #classroomtopics

#K12 Educators - join us for this Zoom event on October 16th, 2025!

📢 Teachers — I’m collecting stories for my upcoming book with @RoutledgeEOE: Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom. 🌍📚 Your classroom experiences matter! Share how you’ve made religious literacy real for students. 👉 Submit here: bit.ly/brl2classroom 🗓 Deadline: Feb 1, 2026 #religiousliteracy

Spread the word & repost! 📢 Teachers I’m collecting stories for my upcoming book with @RoutledgeEOE: Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom. 🌍📚 Your classroom experiences matter! Share how you’ve made religious literacy real for students. 👉 Submit here: bit.ly/brl2classroom Deadline: 2/1/26

📖 Big milestone: the full draft of CH 1 of my book Bringing Religious Literacy to the Classroom with Routledge Eye on Education is finished! This anchor chapter makes a case for why RLE matters today. Onward to CH 5 this month! #ReligiousLiteracy #GlobalCompetence