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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a #K12 educator looking to learn more about discussing the topic of #religion in the #classroom? Join us for a free Zoom session with Dr. Tim Hall, a specialist in religious literacy #education on October 16th at 7 PM!

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · 2d

The Dialogue Institute is honored to announce that we have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial.

View all awardees here: www.phila2026fund.org/grants-index/

Learn more about our upcoming events: dialogueinstitute.org/diablogue-bl...

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · 11d

Registration is open to all educators! We would love to have you join the conversation. #K12 #education #classroomtopics

religionmatters.bsky.social @religionmatters.bsky.social · 15d

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · 11d

Join us for a Zoom event!
Open to all #K12 educators. This 90-minute session will feature a brief lecture by Dr. David Krueger and Dr. Zain Abdullah, followed by a panel discussion to share ideas for curriculum related to the #Semiquincentennial

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · 12d

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

religionmatters.bsky.social @religionmatters.bsky.social · 15d

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

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religionmatters.bsky.social @religionmatters.bsky.social · 15d

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Jul 29

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 at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

Annual Reports — Dialogue Institute

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Jul 1

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! 🌇

The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · May 21

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · May 16

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · May 16

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.

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davidkrueger01.bsky.social @davidkrueger01.bsky.social · May 15

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Apr 29

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Apr 23

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Apr 4

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Apr 2

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Mar 27

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Mar 5

📢 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

National Endowment for the Humanities @nehgov.bsky.social · Mar 5

DEADLINE TODAY! Applications for the #NEHgov 2025 summer Landmarks and Institutes are DUE TODAY.

Explore the offerings and learn more at ow.ly/BHcH50Utj86.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Mar 4

📣 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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Feb 28

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.

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Feb 11

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

City of Brotherly Love: Religious Diversity, Freedom, and the Founding of the Nation in Philadelphia — NEH K-12 Summer Institute

This new, two-week, in-person institute will equip K-12 educators in areas of social studies, history, literature, or related fields to develop classroom curricula related to the role of religious div...

www.cityofbrotherlyloveinstitute.org

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Jan 27

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

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The Dialogue Institute at Temple University @dialogueinst.bsky.social · Jan 27

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

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