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Miami Herald
1 month ago
Education

'A lot of Muslim kids are extremely happy': Miami-Dade Schools observe new holiday, Eid

Muslim students in Miami-Dade can now celebrate Eid-al-Fitr by staying home from school, marking a significant change for inclusivity in the school calendar.
Eid-al-Fitr is a big holiday for Muslims, involving gathering with family, enjoying meals, and exchanging presents after a month of fasting during Ramadan. [ more ]
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Boston.com
2 months ago
Education

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the U.S. are getting support during Ramadan

Muslim students' needs during Ramadan must be accommodated at school to avoid living dual lives.
Schools like Dearborn, Michigan and St. Paul, Minnesota make efforts to support Muslim students during Ramadan. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
2 months ago
Education

Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan

Respect for religious practices in public schools
Efforts to accommodate Muslim students during Ramadan [ more ]
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BBC News
2 months ago
Education

Michaela School made being Muslim seem toxic, former pupil says

Former pupils claim 'prayer ban' at Michaela School in London made being Muslim 'toxic' and 'evil'.
School known for 'tiger teaching' approach faces High Court challenge over policy. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Education Dept. Investigates Claims of Discrimination Against Palestinian Students at Harvard

The U.S. Education Department is investigating Harvard over allegations of failing to protect Palestinian, Muslim, and Arab students from harassment.
Harvard is also facing a separate investigation into complaints of antisemitism. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Education

Palestinian and Muslim Harvard Students Demand Investigation Into Harassment

Palestinian and Muslim students at Harvard University have filed a civil rights complaint, accusing the school of failing to protect them from discrimination.
The students claim they have faced harassment, racist attacks, and threats for being Palestinian, Muslim, and supporters of Palestinian rights. [ more ]
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The Nation
5 months ago
Education

Responses to "The Nation" Magazine's Coverage of Protests at Brooklyn College

The Nation published an article accusing Brooklyn College of targeting Muslim students
A response was published defending Brooklyn College's president
The response from Brooklyn College was criticized for not addressing anti-Muslim racism [ more ]
WSJ
6 months ago
Education

Several Schools Under Investigation for Allegedly Failing to Protect Jewish, Muslim Students

The Education Department is investigating several schools for reports of harassment against Jewish and Muslim students.
The schools are under investigation for alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which protects students from discrimination based on shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics. [ more ]
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