350 word paper

EDUC 2301

Chapter 8

Religion

Learning Outcome: Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges of racial, ethnic, and other types of cultural diversity in the classroom by defining terminology associated with cultural diversity; identifying minority groups and cultural differences; explaining characteristics of at-risk students.

Instructions:

Review the Pew Research Center’s findings on the religious landscape in Texas. Identify the number of religions in Texas and the percentages of individuals who are either agnostic or atheist.

Next, study the resources found in Week 5 lesson resources, paying particular attention to House Bill 797 and the latest Supreme Court ruling in Kennedy v Bremerton School District.

Reflection:

Write an opinion on the status of the Separation of Church and State at the state and national level. Discuss both HB 797 and Kennedy v Bremerton School District in your reflection. Think about the educational implications of the legislation/litigation and how it may affect student populations identified in the Pew Research Center Study. Be thoughtful and considerate in your reflection.

Your reflection should be a minimum of 350 words.

https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/religious-landscape-study/state/texas/