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The Ultimate Guide: 46 Children’s Books that Celebrate Arab Heritage

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer Are you searching for the perfect gift for the young readers in your life? This curated list of children’s books celebrates Arab heritage and identity, offering stories that highlight the richness of Arab cultures and traditions. Whether you want to educate, inspire, or simply share a meaningful … Continued

6 Educational Organizations to Support This Thanksgiving Season

By: Arwa Almasaari / Arab America Contributing Writer At the Connect Summit, organized by Arab America, a panel titled Countering Misrepresentations of Arabs in America: Media, Civil Rights, and Beyond explored practical strategies to tackle the misrepresentation of Arabs. Dr. Rosina Hassoun discussed the invisibility of Arabs in academia, highlighting their underrepresentation and the persistence … Continued

The Middle East and the Foundations of Algebra

By: Fedal Hanoun / Arab America Contributing Writer Many Westerners mistakenly believe that ancient Greeks and thinkers like Descartes were the first to use algebra, but few know that the word “algebra” itself is Arabic. During the Islamic Golden Age (8th–14th centuries), mathematicians from the Middle East laid the groundwork for algebra by developing the … Continued

Jordanian Excellence: Dr. Omar Hatamleh Leading AI at NASA

By: Yara Marei / Arab America Contributing Writer Jordan has a rich history of contributing to the global community, and its people have made remarkable strides, particularly in the United States. From academia and engineering to medicine and the arts, Jordanians have left a memorable mark on various fields, showcasing their talents and innovation. Among … Continued

10 Things Arab American Students Can Expect When Back to School

By Meriam Helal/Contributing Writer Everyone has a unique experience at school, but Arab American students specifically have an unusual experience in school compared to other ethnicities. Here are some of the things that Arab American students can expect when back to school. 1. Teachers can’t pronounce your name With Arabic names, such as Abdullah and … Continued

Youth Emotional Health in the Arab World: Addressing the Unique Challenges

Photo Credit: Art of Living By: Joanna Sawtari / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction As the academic year approaches and summer come to a close end, there are a plethora of feelings that all students are battling with their emotional health. While some educational institutions provide resources to support students facing difficulties during this transitional … Continued

The Development of Female Education in the MENA Region

By: Yaara Aleissa / Arab America Contributing Writer What keeps students out of school? Education is a gift of privilege. In the Western world, this gift can easily be forgotten. Especially, when it has always been accessible at a young age. The system of education in the West is not perfect. However, it has been … Continued

An Interview with Debbie Almontaser, the Fierce Civil Rights Activist and Educator of Yemeni Origin

By: Isra Saleh / Arab America Contributing Writer She is an Arab – Muslim who is continuously making religious and political history. The first-ever to be invited to offer prayer at a presidential inaugural. Dr. Debbie Almontaser was the founding and former principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, NY. A twenty-five-year veteran … Continued

AlRawabi School for Girls: Controversy Amongst Arabs

ALRawabi School For Girls. Photo: IDBM By: Anthony Bayyouk / Arab America Contributing Writer Introduction: The new Netflix series AlRawabi School For Girls nicknamed the “Arab mean girl” is about a prestigious school in Jordan. In the school, there is a group of mean girls that are always bullying their classmate Mariam played by ( … Continued

Simple Answers To A Complex World: Teaching The Middle East

By: Noah Robertson/Arab America Contributing Writer It is well known that the education system in the U.S. has long been criticized for whitewashing history and offering overly simplistic explanations of people, places, and events. As a result of pressure from various groups there have been improvements on some topics, but the accuracy of teaching the Middle … Continued

An Open Letter to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission, CA

The following is an open letter from Dr. Mai Abdul Rahman to the Chair of Instructional Quality Commission in California. Dear Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, American Palestinian Women’s Association is dismayed by California’s Department of Education’s attempt to suppress our children’s narrative. As mothers of American Palestinian children we ask you to consider how your commission’s decision to … Continued

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