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Chaldean American Month A 4 minute, 4-part YouTube playlist that explores: 1. Who are the Chaldeans? 2. Aramaic Language 3. Religion 4. Demographics -
Muslim students face tough challenges during Ramadan. Here's what teachers can do to help. "USA TODAY spoke with Amaarah DeCuir, an education researcher and expert on Muslim student experiences about best practices for supporting Ramadan in schools." - From the webpage. -
Research and Resources on American Muslims and the Impact in the United States of Events in Gaza, Israel, and Surrounding Region This google doc provides research and resources about: - anti-Muslim hate, - how harmful political messaging and media perpetuate Islamophobia, and - Muslim/Jewish relations among other topics. Additional insightful scholarship and research are hyperlinked throughout this living document. -
At Risk of Prejudice: The Arab American Community A brief article answering teachers' questions such as: "How can we teach about the Arab world in an objective way. . . Where can we obtain appropriate resources about the Arab world and Islam? What can be done to allay the fears of Arab and Muslim students and provide them with a safe and nurturing environment?" (quote from article.) Please note that Seikaly considers "Arab" expansively: purposefully not conflating Muslim and Arab identities while including Chaldeans, Coptics, and other communities indigenous to the Middle East North Africa (MENA.)