The US Department of Education’s Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships is holding a virtual event series on religious literacy to support greater understanding and inclusion of America’s religious diversity. The series is aimed at supporting public PreK-12 schools with strategies for welcoming, accommodating, and fostering inclusive learning environments for students of diverse religious and non-religious backgrounds.

ED Religious Literacy Series, Part 1: Preventing and Addressing Bullying

January 19, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. ET

The first event of this three-part series will specifically focus on facilitating more inclusive learning environments by preventing and addressing bullying that students may experience because of their actual or perceived religious affiliation.

ED Religious Literacy Series, Part 2: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments for Religiously Diverse Students

February 15, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET

The second event of this three-part series will specifically focus on facilitating more inclusive learning environments through school policies and practices, such as those related to the academic calendar, dress codes, cafeteria options, and more.