Though I would like to think the event was a “success,” in that we eventually ran the information session, the hostility in the workplace remains. Unfortunately, there are many teachers that are still pushing their own biased views onto students. They are not censored or scrutinized to the same degree I am, and that proves how much progress is yet to be made. In short, it has become abundantly clear that only selected teachers are being censored, and only selective topics are encouraged for students to discuss. Despite this, I believe there are still incredible teachers out there who commit themselves to learning the truth and teaching all sides to these important issues. It is a difficult time for a lot of Arabs and Muslims right now, but it is having teacher allies, and incredible students like the ones I have the honor of teaching, that keep me going.

Maybe you’re looking to start your own Ramadan traditions in your class? Or, maybe you’re an educator looking for a way to make your classroom more inclusive or a parent hoping to teach your child’s teacher and class about Ramadan? You’ve come to the right place. Check out the list of books, activities, and articles below to help you share what Ramadan is all about with your school.

History teacher in Maryland, Abeer Shinnawi, shares her reflections on the 72 years of Nakba and teaching about Palestine.

This year’s Ramadan is going to look and feel different for many Muslims around the world, including the ones in your virtual classrooms. Here are some reminders and resources for you as you begin to think about how to best support the students that are distance learning and simultaneously observing Ramadan.

If you have to start your sentence with “I know I’m about to be very ignorant right now” maybe you should’ve never started talking.

It was clear that the students in my class were not exposed to many Muslim women in their lives, and so when they saw the girl in a headscarf on the front cover of a book, they automatically thought that person was me.

I did not expect to feel this love and be loved this much in return when I made the decision to become a teacher.

No, not even water.

Arming teachers puts students of color and teachers of color in grave danger

Our education system was not built to raise children who were critical thinkers.