Articles for Thought and Reflection

From Learning for Justice:

Arabic Spoken Here

Language lessons create common ground in a Detroit elementary school.

A Backlash Against Arab Americans

In this essay, the author details how tension built and violence erupted—specifically against Muslim Americans—in the days following the September 11th attacks.

Presently Invisible: The Arab Plight in American Classrooms

To create more inclusive classrooms and counter negative narratives about Arab Americans, educators can include Arab American history and culture in their current curriculum. Here are some ways to do that.

PBS Newshour

Muslim American students face high rates of bullying

New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)

American Muslim students need understanding and support

Human Rights Watch

A HISTORY OF BACKLASH ATTACKS AGAINST ARABS AND MUSLIMS IN AMERICA