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... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > diversity in education > K-12 education > teaching about religion in schools
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > education policy > educational reform > diversity in education > religion in society and schools > teaching about religion in schools

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teaching about religion in schools  

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  • Knowledge about religions is necessary for understanding and living in the contemporary United States and grasping the meaning of major world events. Knowledge of religious differences and the role of religion in the contemporary world can help promote understanding and alleviate prejudice. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Religion, Teaching About in Schools]

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