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Middle Eastern Languages
Middle East Studies in the News
Arabic Calligraphy Assignment Creates Uproar at Virginia Public School
December 28, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Public Schools, ‘Practicing Calligraphy’ and Islamic Indoctrination
December 28, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
‘There Is No God But Allah’ Assignment Raises Security Concerns
December 23, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Protests Shut Schools After Pupils Asked to Copy Islamic Script
December 22, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Minnesota High Schoolers Sing ‘Allahu Akbar’ at Holiday Concert, Angering Parents
December 21, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
The Controversial Lesson at Riverheads High School: A Primer
December 21, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
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December 21, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Funky stuff in MO and MN
December 19, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Virginia School District Cancels Classes After ‘Islamic Indoctrination’ Controversy
December 19, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Dispute Over Islam Homework Assignment Raises Questions About Public School Curriculum
December 18, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
How a Lesson on Islam Led to School Closings Throughout a Virginia County
The assignment, which invited students to practice written Arabic, renews a debate about the line between teaching about religions in schools and teaching religion in schools.
December 18, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Students Sing “Allah Akbar” At Holiday Concert
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a Ramadan song -- at least in Blaine, Minnesota.
December 18, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Controversy Erupts as Students Sing ‘Allahu Akbar’ During Public School Concert
December 18, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
After Outrage Over Curriculum Using Muslim Statement of Faith, School District Shuts Down Friday Classes, Weekend Activities
December 17, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Furor Over Arabic Assignment Leads Virginia School District to Close Friday
December 17, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Parents Question Choice To Sing ‘Allahu Akbar’ At Holiday Concert
December 17, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Public School Students Told to Practice Calligraphy by Writing ‘There is No God but Allah’
December 16, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Parents’ Outrage After Virginia High School Students Are Asked to Practice Calligraphy by Writing ‘There is no god but Allah’
December 16, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Virginia Parents Angry After Students Told to Write ‘There is No God But Allah’
December 16, 2015
Middle East Studies in the News
Virginia School District Defends Calligraphy Lesson Declaring ‘There Is No God But Allah’
December 16, 2015