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Different approaches Modesto, Calif.; Wellesley, MA; and Wichita, KS Modesto high school teacher Sherry McIntyre in her classroom Former Modesto schools Superintendent Jim Enochs: Schools could not t make littl ttle saints ts and


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Different approaches – Modesto, Calif.; Wellesley, MA; and Wichita, KS

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Modesto high school teacher Sherry McIntyre in her classroom

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Former Modesto schools Superintendent Jim Enochs:

“Schools could not

t make littl ttle saints ts and to tolerant t people of all of th their stu tudents ts because parents ts had th them to too much

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the ti time… … What t schools could do was softe ten some of th the differences among children.” – – inte terview with th auth thor, 2013

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Dateline: Wellesley, Mass. Sixth Grade is Best

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Wellesley teacher Jonathan Rabinowitz


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Dateline: Wichita, KS. How about first grade?

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What is religion?

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Simple Lessons

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Challenges: Educating vs. celebrating

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Confronti ting Parents ts’ & Oth thers’ Concerns

  • No religion in the home. Will this upset my

child? Cause discomfort?

  • How can you teach Hinduism? We teach
  • ur son there is only one God.
  • How can teachers manage young kids’

comments?

  • Elementary teachers don’t know much

about religions other than their own.

  • Will my child want to adopt a different

religion or any religion?

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