Separation of Church and State: Meeting the Challenge of Teaching Religion in US Public Schools

Worries about running afoul of the US Constitution’s separation of church and state makes some K-12 public-school teachers hesitant to teach religion and the Parliament’s Global Ethic Declaration in their classrooms. And yet, religious and cultural diversity is increasing in schools, communities, and workplaces throughout the US. How can teachers help students better understand each other and offer ethical tools to meet moral quandaries without running afoul of constitutional issues? This panel of experts offers concrete help and classroom-tested suggestions.