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

I’ll be facilitating a free Zoom session with @dialogueinst.bsky.social on teaching about religion in K–12 classrooms. 📅 Oct 16, 7–8:30 pm ET 🔗 Register: bit.ly/4gS9hpV #ReligiousLiteracy #K12Education #SocialStudies

Explore the latest research published in the Journal of Ecumenical Studies! 📚 You can read our latest blog posts here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-20 #blog #philadelphia #religion #dialogue #interreligiousdialogue

The Dialogue Institute's 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website. Learn about some of the amazing programs we've been working on! 📰 Read and download now: dialogueinstitute.org/annual-reports

Our 2025 SUSI Students arrived last week, and we jumped right into exploring Philadelphia. Students have enjoyed tours and lectures at historic locations, participated in community service at a local food pantry, and even got to visit the famous "Portal" now on display in the city! 🌇

Dialogue Institute Program and Administrative Director Andi Laudisio orchestrated a student training at Harriton High School this May, focusing on fostering conflict resolution skills. The workshop guided high school students through the essential components of meaningful #dialogue.

Extending a special thanks to another Dialogue Institute intern, Armin Firouzi! Armin worked with the Dialogue Institute in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate.

We'd like to extend our thanks to one of our recent Temple University interns, Caitlin Zielinski! Caitlin started working with us in 2024 as a Study of the U.S. Institutes Program Associate and later continued her work with our organization at the Journal of Ecumenical Studies.

Today, at the World Affairs Council, I spoke with a group of human rights activists, educators, & law enforcement officials from Indonesia. We discussed dialogue & teaching strategies for building sustained relationships across religious differences & reducing violence. @dialogueinst.bsky.social

Whether you're a professor seeking to enhance your lectures, a church group pursuing deeper connections, or a K-12 educator looking to spark excitement in your students, our tours offer a unique twist on traditional learning experiences. #religion #history #tours #America250 #Semiquincentennial

Two weeks ago, the Dialogue Institute and the University of Pennsylvania collaborated on an in-person training focused on adaptive leadership in rapidly changing environments and how bias impedes leadership. Read more here: penntoday.upenn.edu/title-VI-off... #community #education #dialogue

This afternoon, DI Staff Member Andi Laudisio will lead a group from the Community Change Collaborative in a discussion about #dialogue and #community values. We look forward to sharing ideas about how to best cultivate community, bridge cultural gaps, and support international students and groups.

Last week, we met with 60 K-12 teachers from Lower Merion to discuss combatting antisemitism and anti-Muslim bias in classrooms. Led by David Krueger, Jason Holtzman, and Majid Alsayegh, our discussion highlighted the power of #dialogue to foster #understanding across differences. #K12education

The session is part of a series on Dialogue and Difficult Conversations for the selected group of North Penn High Schoolers. Special thanks to Dr. Dave Hall, Dr. Pam Hart, and Kyle Hassler, for organizing and supporting this initiative.

A group of North Penn High School students were nominated to attend a workshop on how to have meaningful conversations hosted by the Dialogue Institute. Dr. Laudisio led a 2-hour workshop that introduced students to dialogue skills and tools and facilitated practice scenarios for participants.

📢 Today is the LAST day to apply to our City of Brotherly Love K-12 Institute! Join us this summer in Philadelphia to explore the role of religious diversity in American history: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply @nehgov.bsky.social @pahumanities.bsky.social #humanities #K12

📣 ATTENTION: Only TWO days left to submit your City of Brotherly Love (COBL) Institute applications! 📣 The deadline to apply is March 5, 2025, by 11:59 PM (Pacific Time). www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply

Today, Dr. Leonard Swidler and Dr. David Krueger came together to take in the view of #Philadelphia from above. The city's skyline painted a picture of history & modernity, with iconic landmarks standing out including the William Penn statue, the Cathedral Basilica & the Latter-day Saints Temple.

We're looking to connect with K-12 networks throughout the United States! This Summer 2025, we are excited to host a new, in-person institute focused on #history and #religiousfreedom for K-12 educators. Learn more and apply here: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply

Get the #facts about our upcoming K-12 Institute made possible by @nehgov.bsky.social When: July 28 - August 8, 2025 Where: Temple University in Philadelphia Application Page: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply Application Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59 pm Pacific Stipend: $2200

Please share this with your networks! This is an awesome opportunity for teachers in the United States to travel to Philadelphia and join a new, groundbreaking @nehgov.bsky.social institute. Apply here: www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply

**Please share this opportunity with any K-12 educators in your network who may be interested!** Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply. cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply

**Please share this opportunity with any K-12 educators in your network who may be interested!** Those who work in public or private schools, museums, or other institutions are all encouraged to apply. cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply

Need some last-minute holiday gift ideas? Check out this list of 31 books reviewed by the Journal of Ecumenical Studies in 2024! Read our 2024 Book Review Round-Up here: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...

An opportunity for K-12 educators to learn how to incorporate religious literacy in their curricula. Spend two weeks with us in Philadelphia this summer visiting historic sites, museums, and learning from some of the top scholars in the history of religion in the U.S.!

We are excited to host a summer institute titled "City of Brotherly Love: Religious Diversity, Freedom, and the Founding of the Nation in Philadelphia." K-12 educators in schools, museums, and other institutions can apply now: cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org

Calling all K-12 Educators! Join us in Summer 2025!☀️ Looking to enhance your teaching skills? The City of Brotherly Love Institute offers a unique opportunity to explore topics like religious diversity with top scholars in the heart of Philadelphia. cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org/apply #K12