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The Educational Resources and Review Committee addresses the need for accurate, academically-sound classroom resources on sacred texts for secondary schools, as well as resources that inform and educate the general public. This committee is tasked with:
- Researching current U.S. state and national standards on religion and sacred texts in public schools, with a focus on biblical and related literatures.
- Being informed about international trends and work on teaching religion/sacred texts in public settings.
- Creating connections and collaborations with faculty and teachers in the education sector.
- Developing curricular materials (modules) that will aid secondary teachers, students, and administrators in teaching and understanding critical approaches to religions and sacred texts.
- Working with other organizations such as the First Amendment Center/Newseum to focus on legal aspects of teaching religion in public settings.
- Raising awareness of the delicate issues surrounding teaching religion and sacred texts among school boards, administrators, teachers, and the general public.
Members of this committee serve a three-year term, renewable for a second term.
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Name
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Term
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Years of Term
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Michael Chan |
1 |
2022–2024 |
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David L. Eastman (Chair) |
2 |
2022–2024 |
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Frances Flannery
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2 |
2022–2024 |
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Aron Freidenreich
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2 |
2023–2025 |
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Brian LePort |
1 |
2022–2024 |
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Kelly Murphy
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2 |
2023–2025 |
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Kirsten Rose-Bean |
1 |
2022–2024 |
Christopher Hooker- Staff Liaison
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